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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,789.44, 220,505.28 and 88,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,789.44, 220,505.28 and 88,166 is: 121,666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,789.44 : 220,505.28 = 88,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,789.44/220,505.28 = 88,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,789.44x = 220,505.28 × 88,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,789.44x = 19,441,068,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,441,068,516.48/159,789.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,666.79

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