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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,963.12, 220,791.87 and 91,987.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,963.12, 220,791.87 and 91,987.56 is: 126,967.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,963.12 : 220,791.87 = 91,987.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,963.12/220,791.87 = 91,987.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,963.12x = 220,791.87 × 91,987.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,963.12x = 20,310,105,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,310,105,389.14/159,963.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,967.42

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