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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,193.46, 238,270.98 and 117,062.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,193.46, 238,270.98 and 117,062.12 is: 175,211.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,193.46 : 238,270.98 = 117,062.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,193.46/238,270.98 = 117,062.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,193.46x = 238,270.98 × 117,062.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,193.46x = 27,892,506,053.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,892,506,053.28/159,193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,211.38

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