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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,967.52, 220,756.84 and 88,349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,967.52, 220,756.84 and 88,349.36 is: 121,923.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,967.52 : 220,756.84 = 88,349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,967.52/220,756.84 = 88,349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,967.52x = 220,756.84 × 88,349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,967.52x = 19,503,725,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,503,725,529.62/159,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,923.03

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