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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,794.92, 220,516.82 and 88,174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,794.92, 220,516.82 and 88,174.92 is: 121,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,794.92 : 220,516.82 = 88,174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,794.92/220,516.82 = 88,174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,794.92x = 220,516.82 × 88,174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,794.92x = 19,444,052,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,444,052,962.15/159,794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,681.30

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