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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,786.19, 220,616.42 and 99,383.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,786.19, 220,616.42 and 99,383.98 is: 137,219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,786.19 : 220,616.42 = 99,383.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,786.19/220,616.42 = 99,383.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,786.19x = 220,616.42 × 99,383.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,786.19x = 21,925,737,376.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,925,737,376.03/159,786.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,219.23

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