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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,791.53, 220,512.05 and 88,171.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,791.53, 220,512.05 and 88,171.49 is: 121,676.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,791.53 : 220,512.05 = 88,171.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,791.53/220,512.05 = 88,171.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,791.53x = 220,512.05 × 88,171.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,791.53x = 19,442,875,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,442,875,570.60/159,791.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,676.51

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