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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,865.85, 220,614.89 and 88,245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,865.85, 220,614.89 and 88,245.88 is: 121,779.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,865.85 : 220,614.89 = 88,245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,865.85/220,614.89 = 88,245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,865.85x = 220,614.89 × 88,245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,865.85x = 19,468,355,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,468,355,233.25/159,865.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,779.32

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