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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,968.52, 220,758.22 and 88,350.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,968.52, 220,758.22 and 88,350.36 is: 121,924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,968.52 : 220,758.22 = 88,350.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,968.52/220,758.22 = 88,350.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,968.52x = 220,758.22 × 88,350.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,968.52x = 19,504,068,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,504,068,209.96/159,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,924.41

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