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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,856.20, 220,601.57 and 88,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,856.20, 220,601.57 and 88,236.24 is: 121,766.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,856.20 : 220,601.57 = 88,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,856.20/220,601.57 = 88,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,856.20x = 220,601.57 × 88,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,856.20x = 19,465,053,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,465,053,074.90/159,856.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,766.02

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