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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,849.48, 220,591.86 and 88,229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,849.48, 220,591.86 and 88,229.01 is: 121,755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,849.48 : 220,591.86 = 88,229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,849.48/220,591.86 = 88,229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,849.48x = 220,591.86 × 88,229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,849.48x = 19,462,601,421.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,462,601,421.86/159,849.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,755.80

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