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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,190.29, 238,484.41 and 94,080.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,190.29, 238,484.41 and 94,080.41 is: 140,942.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,190.29 : 238,484.41 = 94,080.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,190.29/238,484.41 = 94,080.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,190.29x = 238,484.41 × 94,080.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,190.29x = 22,436,711,071.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,436,711,071.41/159,190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,942.71

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