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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,073.96, 238,091.72 and 116,942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,073.96, 238,091.72 and 116,942.88 is: 175,032.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,073.96 : 238,091.72 = 116,942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,073.96/238,091.72 = 116,942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,073.96x = 238,091.72 × 116,942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,073.96x = 27,843,131,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,843,131,440.95/159,073.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,032.62

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