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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,227.97, 219,479.59 and 120,862.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,227.97, 219,479.59 and 120,862.52 is: 166,596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,227.97 : 219,479.59 = 120,862.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,227.97/219,479.59 = 120,862.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,227.97x = 219,479.59 × 120,862.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,227.97x = 26,526,856,335.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,526,856,335.97/159,227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,596.71

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