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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,459.31, 159,443.89 and 109,169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,459.31, 159,443.89 and 109,169.28 is: 150,757.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,459.31 : 159,443.89 = 109,169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,459.31/159,443.89 = 109,169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,459.31x = 159,443.89 × 109,169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,459.31x = 17,406,374,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,406,374,398.78/115,459.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,757.65

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