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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,996.45, 220,793.72 and 88,381.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,996.45, 220,793.72 and 88,381.47 is: 121,965.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,996.45 : 220,793.72 = 88,381.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,996.45/220,793.72 = 88,381.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,996.45x = 220,793.72 × 88,381.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,996.45x = 19,514,073,098.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,514,073,098.46/159,996.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,965.66

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