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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,878.67, 220,626.78 and 88,257.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,878.67, 220,626.78 and 88,257.15 is: 121,791.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,878.67 : 220,626.78 = 88,257.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,878.67/220,626.78 = 88,257.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,878.67x = 220,626.78 × 88,257.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,878.67x = 19,471,891,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,471,891,754.15/159,878.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,791.68

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