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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,831.01, 220,558.20 and 99,399.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,831.01, 220,558.20 and 99,399.95 is: 137,166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,831.01 : 220,558.20 = 99,399.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,831.01/220,558.20 = 99,399.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,831.01x = 220,558.20 × 99,399.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,831.01x = 21,923,474,052.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,923,474,052.09/159,831.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,166.59

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