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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,907.74, 220,671.26 and 88,286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,907.74, 220,671.26 and 88,286.22 is: 121,834.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,907.74 : 220,671.26 = 88,286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,907.74/220,671.26 = 88,286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,907.74x = 220,671.26 × 88,286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,907.74x = 19,482,231,408.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,482,231,408.04/159,907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,834.20

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