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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,009.94, 219,202.50 and 111,114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,009.94, 219,202.50 and 111,114.64 is: 153,176.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,009.94 : 219,202.50 = 111,114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,009.94/219,202.50 = 111,114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,009.94x = 219,202.50 × 111,114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,009.94x = 24,356,606,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,356,606,874.60/159,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,176.63

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