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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,832.82, 220,570.82 and 88,211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,832.82, 220,570.82 and 88,211.30 is: 121,732.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,832.82 : 220,570.82 = 88,211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,832.82/220,570.82 = 88,211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,832.82x = 220,570.82 × 88,211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,832.82x = 19,456,838,774.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,456,838,774.27/159,832.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,732.44

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