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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,804.60, 220,530.99 and 88,186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,804.60, 220,530.99 and 88,186.69 is: 121,697.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,804.60 : 220,530.99 = 88,186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,804.60/220,530.99 = 88,186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,804.60x = 220,530.99 × 88,186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,804.60x = 19,447,898,050.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,447,898,050.52/159,804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,697.99

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