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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,853.41, 220,597.73 and 88,233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,853.41, 220,597.73 and 88,233.45 is: 121,762.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,853.41 : 220,597.73 = 88,233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,853.41/220,597.73 = 88,233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,853.41x = 220,597.73 × 88,233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,853.41x = 19,464,098,780.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,464,098,780.07/159,853.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,762.17

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