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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,976.58, 220,810.19 and 99,512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,976.58, 220,810.19 and 99,512.82 is: 137,354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,976.58 : 220,810.19 = 99,512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,976.58/220,810.19 = 99,512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,976.58x = 220,810.19 × 99,512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,976.58x = 21,973,444,194.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,973,444,194.07/159,976.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,354.14

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