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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,859.70, 220,606.40 and 88,239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,859.70, 220,606.40 and 88,239.74 is: 121,770.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,859.70 : 220,606.40 = 88,239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,859.70/220,606.40 = 88,239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,859.70x = 220,606.40 × 88,239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,859.70x = 19,466,251,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466,251,378.34/159,859.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,770.85

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