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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,756.88, 220,476.72 and 88,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,756.88, 220,476.72 and 88,150.72 is: 121,654.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,756.88 : 220,476.72 = 88,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,756.88/220,476.72 = 88,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,756.88x = 220,476.72 × 88,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,756.88x = 19,435,181,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,435,181,611.24/159,756.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,654.74

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