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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,759.54, 220,466.70 and 88,140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,759.54, 220,466.70 and 88,140.12 is: 121,632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,759.54 : 220,466.70 = 88,140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,759.54/220,466.70 = 88,140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,759.54x = 220,466.70 × 88,140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,759.54x = 19,431,961,394.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,431,961,394.00/159,759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,632.56

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