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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,861.53, 220,607.68 and 88,241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,861.53, 220,607.68 and 88,241.53 is: 121,772.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,861.53 : 220,607.68 = 88,241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,861.53/220,607.68 = 88,241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,861.53x = 220,607.68 × 88,241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,861.53x = 19,466,759,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466,759,212.95/159,861.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,772.63

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