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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,755.24, 220,304.76 and 123,932.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,755.24, 220,304.76 and 123,932.16 is: 170,904.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,755.24 : 220,304.76 = 123,932.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,755.24/220,304.76 = 123,932.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,755.24x = 220,304.76 × 123,932.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,755.24x = 27,302,844,765.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302,844,765.08/159,755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,904.22

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