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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,849.96, 220,577.22 and 88,225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,849.96, 220,577.22 and 88,225.36 is: 121,742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,849.96 : 220,577.22 = 88,225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,849.96/220,577.22 = 88,225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,849.96x = 220,577.22 × 88,225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,849.96x = 19,460,504,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,460,504,642.30/159,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,742.32

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