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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,853.92, 220,598.42 and 88,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,853.92, 220,598.42 and 88,233.96 is: 121,762.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,853.92 : 220,598.42 = 88,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,853.92/220,598.42 = 88,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,853.92x = 220,598.42 × 88,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,853.92x = 19,464,271,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,464,271,725.17/159,853.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,762.87

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