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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,416.60, 238,862.44 and 111,390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,416.60, 238,862.44 and 111,390.08 is: 166,901.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,416.60 : 238,862.44 = 111,390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,416.60/238,862.44 = 111,390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,416.60x = 238,862.44 × 111,390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,416.60x = 26,606,906,300.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,606,906,300.60/159,416.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,901.73

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