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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,791.32, 220,512.81 and 88,171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,791.32, 220,512.81 and 88,171.39 is: 121,676.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,791.32 : 220,512.81 = 88,171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,791.32/220,512.81 = 88,171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,791.32x = 220,512.81 × 88,171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,791.32x = 19,442,920,970.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,442,920,970.51/159,791.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,676.95

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