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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,879.20, 220,630.24 and 88,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,879.20, 220,630.24 and 88,261.44 is: 121,799.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,879.20 : 220,630.24 = 88,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,879.20/220,630.24 = 88,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,879.20x = 220,630.24 × 88,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,879.20x = 19,473,142,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,473,142,689.95/159,879.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,799.10

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