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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,785.53, 220,517.26 and 91,815.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,785.53, 220,517.26 and 91,815.71 is: 126,713.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,785.53 : 220,517.26 = 91,815.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,785.53/220,517.26 = 91,815.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,785.53x = 220,517.26 × 91,815.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,785.53x = 20,246,947,462.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,246,947,462.03/159,785.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,713.27

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