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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,882.22, 220,637.51 and 88,262.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,882.22, 220,637.51 and 88,262.29 is: 121,801.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,882.22 : 220,637.51 = 88,262.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,882.22/220,637.51 = 88,262.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,882.22x = 220,637.51 × 88,262.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,882.22x = 19,473,971,892.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,473,971,892.50/159,882.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,801.99

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