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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,892.48, 220,651.92 and 88,272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,892.48, 220,651.92 and 88,272.48 is: 121,816.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,892.48 : 220,651.92 = 88,272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,892.48/220,651.92 = 88,272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,892.48x = 220,651.92 × 88,272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,892.48x = 19,477,492,195.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,477,492,195.16/159,892.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,816.19

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