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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,817.73, 220,548.02 and 88,197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,817.73, 220,548.02 and 88,197.24 is: 121,711.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,817.73 : 220,548.02 = 88,197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,817.73/220,548.02 = 88,197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,817.73x = 220,548.02 × 88,197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,817.73x = 19,451,725,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,451,725,548.72/159,817.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,711.94

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