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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,971.20, 220,758.40 and 87,373.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,971.20, 220,758.40 and 87,373.72 is: 120,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,971.20 : 220,758.40 = 87,373.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,971.20/220,758.40 = 87,373.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,971.20x = 220,758.40 × 87,373.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,971.20x = 19,288,482,629.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,288,482,629.25/159,971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,574.72

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