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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,787, 220,513.08 and 91,825.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,787, 220,513.08 and 91,825.84 is: 126,723.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,787 : 220,513.08 = 91,825.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,787/220,513.08 = 91,825.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,787x = 220,513.08 × 91,825.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,787x = 20,248,798,801.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,248,798,801.99/159,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,723.69

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