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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,779.51, 220,575.62 and 99,369.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,779.51, 220,575.62 and 99,369.61 is: 137,179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,779.51 : 220,575.62 = 99,369.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,779.51/220,575.62 = 99,369.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,779.51x = 220,575.62 × 99,369.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,779.51x = 21,918,512,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,918,512,838.06/159,779.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,179.75

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