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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,936.86, 220,711.47 and 88,317.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,936.86, 220,711.47 and 88,317.47 is: 121,877.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,936.86 : 220,711.47 = 88,317.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,936.86/220,711.47 = 88,317.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,936.86x = 220,711.47 × 88,317.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,936.86x = 19,492,678,850.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,492,678,850.97/159,936.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,877.34

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