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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,848.92, 220,591.30 and 88,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,848.92, 220,591.30 and 88,229 is: 121,755.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,848.92 : 220,591.30 = 88,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,848.92/220,591.30 = 88,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,848.92x = 220,591.30 × 88,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,848.92x = 19,462,549,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,462,549,807.70/159,848.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,755.90

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