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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,778.52, 220,494.20 and 88,158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,778.52, 220,494.20 and 88,158.54 is: 121,658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,778.52 : 220,494.20 = 88,158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,778.52/220,494.20 = 88,158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,778.52x = 220,494.20 × 88,158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,778.52x = 19,438,446,750.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438,446,750.47/159,778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,658.70

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