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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,767, 220,409.32 and 91,768.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,767, 220,409.32 and 91,768.38 is: 126,600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,767 : 220,409.32 = 91,768.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,767/220,409.32 = 91,768.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,767x = 220,409.32 × 91,768.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,767x = 20,226,606,233.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,226,606,233.30/159,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,600.65

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