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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,855.86, 220,601.10 and 88,235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,855.86, 220,601.10 and 88,235.90 is: 121,765.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,855.86 : 220,601.10 = 88,235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,855.86/220,601.10 = 88,235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,855.86x = 220,601.10 × 88,235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,855.86x = 19,464,936,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,464,936,599.49/159,855.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,765.55

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