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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,869.42, 220,619.82 and 88,249.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,869.42, 220,619.82 and 88,249.49 is: 121,784.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,869.42 : 220,619.82 = 88,249.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,869.42/220,619.82 = 88,249.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,869.42x = 220,619.82 × 88,249.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,869.42x = 19,469,585,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,469,585,495.79/159,869.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,784.30

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