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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,973.52, 220,765.12 and 88,355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,973.52, 220,765.12 and 88,355.36 is: 121,931.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,973.52 : 220,765.12 = 88,355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,973.52/220,765.12 = 88,355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,973.52x = 220,765.12 × 88,355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,973.52x = 19,505,781,653.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,505,781,653.04/159,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,931.31

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