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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,059.46, 238,069.94 and 116,928.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,059.46, 238,069.94 and 116,928.39 is: 175,010.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,059.46 : 238,069.94 = 116,928.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,059.46/238,069.94 = 116,928.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,059.46x = 238,069.94 × 116,928.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,059.46x = 27,837,134,206.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,837,134,206.95/159,059.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,010.87

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