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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,774.93, 220,489.38 and 88,155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,774.93, 220,489.38 and 88,155.09 is: 121,654.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,774.93 : 220,489.38 = 88,155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,774.93/220,489.38 = 88,155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,774.93x = 220,489.38 × 88,155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,774.93x = 19,437,261,137.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,437,261,137.94/159,774.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,654.01

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