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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,750.46, 220,456.38 and 88,130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,750.46, 220,456.38 and 88,130.46 is: 121,620.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,750.46 : 220,456.38 = 88,130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,750.46/220,456.38 = 88,130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,750.46x = 220,456.38 × 88,130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,750.46x = 19,428,923,336.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,428,923,336.54/159,750.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,620.45

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