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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,755, 220,389.72 and 91,755.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,755, 220,389.72 and 91,755.08 is: 126,580.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,755 : 220,389.72 = 91,755.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,755/220,389.72 = 91,755.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,755x = 220,389.72 × 91,755.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,755x = 20,221,876,389.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,221,876,389.78/159,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,580.55

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