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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,775.16, 220,569.62 and 99,365.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,775.16, 220,569.62 and 99,365.27 is: 137,173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,775.16 : 220,569.62 = 99,365.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,775.16/220,569.62 = 99,365.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,775.16x = 220,569.62 × 99,365.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,775.16x = 21,916,958,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,916,958,804.35/159,775.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,173.76

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