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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,863.44, 220,611.58 and 88,243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,863.44, 220,611.58 and 88,243.48 is: 121,776.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,863.44 : 220,611.58 = 88,243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,863.44/220,611.58 = 88,243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,863.44x = 220,611.58 × 88,243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,863.44x = 19,467,533,547.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,467,533,547.50/159,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,776.02

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