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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,773.96, 220,494.74 and 88,158.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,773.96, 220,494.74 and 88,158.62 is: 121,662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,773.96 : 220,494.74 = 88,158.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,773.96/220,494.74 = 88,158.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,773.96x = 220,494.74 × 88,158.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,773.96x = 19,438,511,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438,511,995.66/159,773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,662.58

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