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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,412.58, 238,856.44 and 111,386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,412.58, 238,856.44 and 111,386.06 is: 166,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,412.58 : 238,856.44 = 111,386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,412.58/238,856.44 = 111,386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,412.58x = 238,856.44 × 111,386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,412.58x = 26,605,277,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,605,277,757.23/159,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,895.72

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