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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,847.60, 220,573.98 and 88,223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,847.60, 220,573.98 and 88,223.02 is: 121,739.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,847.60 : 220,573.98 = 88,223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,847.60/220,573.98 = 88,223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,847.60x = 220,573.98 × 88,223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,847.60x = 19,459,702,649.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,459,702,649.02/159,847.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,739.10

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