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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,850.92, 220,594.06 and 88,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,850.92, 220,594.06 and 88,231 is: 121,758.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,850.92 : 220,594.06 = 88,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,850.92/220,594.06 = 88,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,850.92x = 220,594.06 × 88,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,850.92x = 19,463,234,507.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,463,234,507.86/159,850.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,758.66

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