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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,291.29, 238,803.02 and 106,539.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,291.29, 238,803.02 and 106,539.77 is: 159,720.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,291.29 : 238,803.02 = 106,539.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,291.29/238,803.02 = 106,539.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,291.29x = 238,803.02 × 106,539.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,291.29x = 25,442,018,293.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,442,018,293.41/159,291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,720.08

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