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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,859.59, 220,606.25 and 88,239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,859.59, 220,606.25 and 88,239.62 is: 121,770.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,859.59 : 220,606.25 = 88,239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,859.59/220,606.25 = 88,239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,859.59x = 220,606.25 × 88,239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,859.59x = 19,466,212,276.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466,212,276.29/159,859.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,770.69

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