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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,748.59, 220,453.80 and 88,128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,748.59, 220,453.80 and 88,128.59 is: 121,617.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,748.59 : 220,453.80 = 88,128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,748.59/220,453.80 = 88,128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,748.59x = 220,453.80 × 88,128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,748.59x = 19,428,281,451.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,428,281,451.87/159,748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,617.86

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