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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,862.98, 220,618.98 and 106,056.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,862.98, 220,618.98 and 106,056.30 is: 146,363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,862.98 : 220,618.98 = 106,056.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,862.98/220,618.98 = 106,056.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,862.98x = 220,618.98 × 106,056.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,862.98x = 23,398,032,728.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,398,032,728.57/159,862.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,363.05

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