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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,989.92, 220,799.76 and 88,377.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,989.92, 220,799.76 and 88,377.76 is: 121,968.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,989.92 : 220,799.76 = 88,377.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,989.92/220,799.76 = 88,377.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,989.92x = 220,799.76 × 88,377.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,989.92x = 19,513,788,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,513,788,197.34/159,989.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,968.86

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