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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,758.40, 220,466.61 and 88,138.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,758.40, 220,466.61 and 88,138.59 is: 121,631.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,758.40 : 220,466.61 = 88,138.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,758.40/220,466.61 = 88,138.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,758.40x = 220,466.61 × 88,138.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,758.40x = 19,431,616,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,431,616,147.48/159,758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,631.26

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