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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,773.62, 220,488.30 and 88,153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,773.62, 220,488.30 and 88,153.60 is: 121,652.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,773.62 : 220,488.30 = 88,153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,773.62/220,488.30 = 88,153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,773.62x = 220,488.30 × 88,153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,773.62x = 19,436,837,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,436,837,402.88/159,773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,652.36

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