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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,905.34, 220,678.02 and 88,285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,905.34, 220,678.02 and 88,285.14 is: 121,838.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,905.34 : 220,678.02 = 88,285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,905.34/220,678.02 = 88,285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,905.34x = 220,678.02 × 88,285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,905.34x = 19,482,589,890.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,482,589,890.62/159,905.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,838.27

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