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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,741.89, 220,436.39 and 91,710.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,741.89, 220,436.39 and 91,710.98 is: 126,556.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,741.89 : 220,436.39 = 91,710.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,741.89/220,436.39 = 91,710.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,741.89x = 220,436.39 × 91,710.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,741.89x = 20,216,435,793.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,216,435,793.83/159,741.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,556.88

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