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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,847.62, 220,589.49 and 88,227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,847.62, 220,589.49 and 88,227.62 is: 121,753.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,847.62 : 220,589.49 = 88,227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,847.62/220,589.49 = 88,227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,847.62x = 220,589.49 × 88,227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,847.62x = 19,462,085,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,462,085,699.71/159,847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,753.99

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