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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,758.29, 220,462.75 and 88,138.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,758.29, 220,462.75 and 88,138.29 is: 121,628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,758.29 : 220,462.75 = 88,138.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,758.29/220,462.75 = 88,138.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,758.29x = 220,462.75 × 88,138.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,758.29x = 19,431,209,573.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,431,209,573.35/159,758.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,628.80

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