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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,868.36, 220,617.12 and 88,248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,868.36, 220,617.12 and 88,248.43 is: 121,782.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,868.36 : 220,617.12 = 88,248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,868.36/220,617.12 = 88,248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,868.36x = 220,617.12 × 88,248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,868.36x = 19,469,114,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,469,114,471.12/159,868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,782.16

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