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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,049.96, 238,582.24 and 112,510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,049.96, 238,582.24 and 112,510.60 is: 168,771.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,049.96 : 238,582.24 = 112,510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,049.96/238,582.24 = 112,510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,049.96x = 238,582.24 × 112,510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,049.96x = 26,843,030,971.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,843,030,971.74/159,049.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,771.06

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