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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,059.69, 159,119.32 and 113,960.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,059.69, 159,119.32 and 113,960.17 is: 156,240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,059.69 : 159,119.32 = 113,960.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,059.69/159,119.32 = 113,960.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,059.69x = 159,119.32 × 113,960.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,059.69x = 18,133,264,757.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,133,264,757.48/116,059.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,240.85

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