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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,010, 159,820.56 and 109,034.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,010, 159,820.56 and 109,034.82 is: 150,211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,010 : 159,820.56 = 109,034.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,010/159,820.56 = 109,034.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,010x = 159,820.56 × 109,034.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,010x = 17,426,005,991.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,426,005,991.90/116,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,211.24

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