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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,008.70, 219,626.73 and 118,900.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,008.70, 219,626.73 and 118,900.89 is: 164,228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,008.70 : 219,626.73 = 118,900.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,008.70/219,626.73 = 118,900.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,008.70x = 219,626.73 × 118,900.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,008.70x = 26,113,813,664.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,113,813,664.79/159,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,228.84

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