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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,386.96, 238,414.56 and 111,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,386.96, 238,414.56 and 111,998.72 is: 167,530.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,386.96 : 238,414.56 = 111,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,386.96/238,414.56 = 111,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,386.96x = 238,414.56 × 111,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,386.96x = 26,702,125,549.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,702,125,549.36/159,386.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,530.18

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