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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,855.94, 220,606.56 and 87,263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,855.94, 220,606.56 and 87,263.14 is: 120,426.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,855.94 : 220,606.56 = 87,263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,855.94/220,606.56 = 87,263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,855.94x = 220,606.56 × 87,263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,855.94x = 19,250,821,130.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,250,821,130.20/159,855.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,426.06

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