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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,189.29, 238,482.91 and 94,079.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,189.29, 238,482.91 and 94,079.41 is: 140,941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,189.29 : 238,482.91 = 94,079.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,189.29/238,482.91 = 94,079.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,189.29x = 238,482.91 × 94,079.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,189.29x = 22,436,330,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,436,330,636.48/159,189.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,941.21

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