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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,887.36, 220,511.04 and 119,696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,887.36, 220,511.04 and 119,696.24 is: 165,080.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,887.36 : 220,511.04 = 119,696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,887.36/220,511.04 = 119,696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,887.36x = 220,511.04 × 119,696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,887.36x = 26,394,342,366.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394,342,366.49/159,887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,080.86

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