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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,868.86, 220,617.81 and 88,248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,868.86, 220,617.81 and 88,248.93 is: 121,782.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,868.86 : 220,617.81 = 88,248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,868.86/220,617.81 = 88,248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,868.86x = 220,617.81 × 88,248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,868.86x = 19,469,285,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,469,285,671.44/159,868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,782.85

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