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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,209.60, 238,814.40 and 112,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,209.60, 238,814.40 and 112,553.60 is: 168,830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,209.60 : 238,814.40 = 112,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,209.60/238,814.40 = 112,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,209.60x = 238,814.40 × 112,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,209.60x = 26,879,420,451.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,879,420,451.84/159,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,830.40

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