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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,997.65, 220,791.75 and 87,399.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,997.65, 220,791.75 and 87,399.38 is: 120,608.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,997.65 : 220,791.75 = 87,399.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,997.65/220,791.75 = 87,399.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,997.65x = 220,791.75 × 87,399.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,997.65x = 19,297,061,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,297,061,908.18/159,997.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,608.40

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