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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,881.30, 220,630.40 and 88,259.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,881.30, 220,630.40 and 88,259.78 is: 121,795.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,881.30 : 220,630.40 = 88,259.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,881.30/220,630.40 = 88,259.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,881.30x = 220,630.40 × 88,259.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,881.30x = 19,472,790,565.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,472,790,565.31/159,881.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,795.30

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