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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,777.52, 220,492.82 and 88,157.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,777.52, 220,492.82 and 88,157.54 is: 121,657.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,777.52 : 220,492.82 = 88,157.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,777.52/220,492.82 = 88,157.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,777.52x = 220,492.82 × 88,157.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,777.52x = 19,438,103,634.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438,103,634.33/159,777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,657.31

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