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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,792.95, 220,594.10 and 99,383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,792.95, 220,594.10 and 99,383.06 is: 137,198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,792.95 : 220,594.10 = 99,383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,792.95/220,594.10 = 99,383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,792.95x = 220,594.10 × 99,383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,792.95x = 21,923,316,675.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,923,316,675.95/159,792.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,198.28

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