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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,747.51, 220,523.98 and 101,628.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,747.51, 220,523.98 and 101,628.14 is: 140,292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,747.51 : 220,523.98 = 101,628.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,747.51/220,523.98 = 101,628.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,747.51x = 220,523.98 × 101,628.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,747.51x = 22,411,441,912.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,411,441,912.80/159,747.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,292.90

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