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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,965.87, 220,754.41 and 91,051.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,965.87, 220,754.41 and 91,051.96 is: 125,652.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,965.87 : 220,754.41 = 91,051.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,965.87/220,754.41 = 91,051.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,965.87x = 220,754.41 × 91,051.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,965.87x = 20,100,122,000.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,100,122,000.65/159,965.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,652.57

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