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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,870.78, 220,621.72 and 88,250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,870.78, 220,621.72 and 88,250.85 is: 121,786.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,870.78 : 220,621.72 = 88,250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,870.78/220,621.72 = 88,250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,870.78x = 220,621.72 × 88,250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,870.78x = 19,470,055,090.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,470,055,090.64/159,870.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,786.20

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