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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,872.08, 220,630.80 and 91,911.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,872.08, 220,630.80 and 91,911.12 is: 126,841.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,872.08 : 220,630.80 = 91,911.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,872.08/220,630.80 = 91,911.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,872.08x = 220,630.80 × 91,911.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,872.08x = 20,278,423,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,278,423,934.50/159,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,841.56

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