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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,879.21, 220,627.52 and 88,257.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,879.21, 220,627.52 and 88,257.69 is: 121,792.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,879.21 : 220,627.52 = 88,257.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,879.21/220,627.52 = 88,257.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,879.21x = 220,627.52 × 88,257.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,879.21x = 19,472,074,989.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,472,074,989.84/159,879.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,792.42

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