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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,410.34, 238,853.07 and 111,383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,410.34, 238,853.07 and 111,383.82 is: 166,892.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,410.34 : 238,853.07 = 111,383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,410.34/238,853.07 = 111,383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,410.34x = 238,853.07 × 111,383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,410.34x = 26,604,367,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,604,367,355.33/159,410.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,892.36

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