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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,772, 220,485.36 and 89,116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,772, 220,485.36 and 89,116 is: 122,980.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,772 : 220,485.36 = 89,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,772/220,485.36 = 89,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,772x = 220,485.36 × 89,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,772x = 19,648,773,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648,773,341.76/159,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,980.08

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