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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,985.73, 220,779 and 87,388.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,985.73, 220,779 and 87,388.67 is: 120,595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,985.73 : 220,779 = 87,388.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,985.73/220,779 = 87,388.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,985.73x = 220,779 × 87,388.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,985.73x = 19,293,583,725.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,293,583,725.88/159,985.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,595.65

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