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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,853.88, 220,597.16 and 88,233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,853.88, 220,597.16 and 88,233.89 is: 121,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,853.88 : 220,597.16 = 88,233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,853.88/220,597.16 = 88,233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,853.88x = 220,597.16 × 88,233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,853.88x = 19,464,144,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,464,144,005.60/159,853.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,762.10

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