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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,860.93, 220,606.88 and 88,240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,860.93, 220,606.88 and 88,240.93 is: 121,771.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,860.93 : 220,606.88 = 88,240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,860.93/220,606.88 = 88,240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,860.93x = 220,606.88 × 88,240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,860.93x = 19,466,555,262.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466,555,262.88/159,860.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,771.82

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