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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,792.46, 220,506.18 and 91,761.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,792.46, 220,506.18 and 91,761.55 is: 126,626.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,792.46 : 220,506.18 = 91,761.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,792.46/220,506.18 = 91,761.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,792.46x = 220,506.18 × 91,761.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,792.46x = 20,233,988,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,233,988,861.38/159,792.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,626.68

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