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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,276.14, 238,913.96 and 109,204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,276.14, 238,913.96 and 109,204.44 is: 163,806.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,276.14 : 238,913.96 = 109,204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,276.14/238,913.96 = 109,204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,276.14x = 238,913.96 × 109,204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,276.14x = 26,090,465,209.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,090,465,209.98/159,276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,806.49

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