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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,777.90, 220,493.33 and 88,157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,777.90, 220,493.33 and 88,157.91 is: 121,657.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,777.90 : 220,493.33 = 88,157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,777.90/220,493.33 = 88,157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,777.90x = 220,493.33 × 88,157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,777.90x = 19,438,231,362.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438,231,362.14/159,777.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,657.82

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