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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,060.96, 238,072.19 and 116,929.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,060.96, 238,072.19 and 116,929.89 is: 175,013.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,060.96 : 238,072.19 = 116,929.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,060.96/238,072.19 = 116,929.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,060.96x = 238,072.19 × 116,929.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,060.96x = 27,837,754,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,837,754,404.11/159,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,013.12

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