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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,798.99, 220,443.62 and 104,575.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,798.99, 220,443.62 and 104,575.62 is: 144,262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,798.99 : 220,443.62 = 104,575.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,798.99/220,443.62 = 104,575.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,798.99x = 220,443.62 × 104,575.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,798.99x = 23,053,027,713.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,053,027,713.67/159,798.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,262.66

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