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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,429.44, 220,028.15 and 119,073.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,429.44, 220,028.15 and 119,073.13 is: 164,332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,429.44 : 220,028.15 = 119,073.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,429.44/220,028.15 = 119,073.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,429.44x = 220,028.15 × 119,073.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,429.44x = 26,199,439,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,199,439,586.44/159,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,332.51

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