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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,841.62, 220,565.73 and 88,217.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,841.62, 220,565.73 and 88,217.01 is: 121,730.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,841.62 : 220,565.73 = 88,217.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,841.62/220,565.73 = 88,217.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,841.62x = 220,565.73 × 88,217.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,841.62x = 19,457,649,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,457,649,209.07/159,841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,730.81

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