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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,879.55, 220,627.99 and 88,258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,879.55, 220,627.99 and 88,258.03 is: 121,792.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,879.55 : 220,627.99 = 88,258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,879.55/220,627.99 = 88,258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,879.55x = 220,627.99 × 88,258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,879.55x = 19,472,191,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,472,191,539.61/159,879.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,792.89

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