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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,275.39, 238,912.83 and 109,203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,275.39, 238,912.83 and 109,203.68 is: 163,805.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,275.39 : 238,912.83 = 109,203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,275.39/238,912.83 = 109,203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,275.39x = 238,912.83 × 109,203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,275.39x = 26,090,160,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,090,160,832.50/159,275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,805.35

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