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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,292.79, 238,805.26 and 106,541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,292.79, 238,805.26 and 106,541.27 is: 159,722.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,292.79 : 238,805.26 = 106,541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,292.79/238,805.26 = 106,541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,292.79x = 238,805.26 × 106,541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,292.79x = 25,442,615,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,442,615,683.08/159,292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,722.33

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