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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,754, 220,388.34 and 91,754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,754, 220,388.34 and 91,754.08 is: 126,579.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,754 : 220,388.34 = 91,754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,754/220,388.34 = 91,754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,754x = 220,388.34 × 91,754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,754x = 20,221,529,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,221,529,379.43/159,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,579.17

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