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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,782.19, 220,499.27 and 88,162.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,782.19, 220,499.27 and 88,162.22 is: 121,663.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,782.19 : 220,499.27 = 88,162.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,782.19/220,499.27 = 88,162.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,782.19x = 220,499.27 × 88,162.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,782.19x = 19,439,703,608.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,439,703,608.27/159,782.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,663.77

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