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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,186.44, 238,779.67 and 109,114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,186.44, 238,779.67 and 109,114.74 is: 163,672.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,186.44 : 238,779.67 = 109,114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,186.44/238,779.67 = 109,114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,186.44x = 238,779.67 × 109,114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,186.44x = 26,054,381,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,054,381,063.76/159,186.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,672.11

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