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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,870.84, 220,621.90 and 88,250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,870.84, 220,621.90 and 88,250.80 is: 121,786.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,870.84 : 220,621.90 = 88,250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,870.84/220,621.90 = 88,250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,870.84x = 220,621.90 × 88,250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,870.84x = 19,470,059,172.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,470,059,172.52/159,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,786.18

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