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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,881.65, 220,630.85 and 88,261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,881.65, 220,630.85 and 88,261.45 is: 121,797.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,881.65 : 220,630.85 = 88,261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,881.65/220,630.85 = 88,261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,881.65x = 220,630.85 × 88,261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,881.65x = 19,473,198,294.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,473,198,294.43/159,881.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,797.58

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