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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,434.40, 220,035 and 119,078.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,434.40, 220,035 and 119,078.10 is: 164,339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,434.40 : 220,035 = 119,078.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,434.40/220,035 = 119,078.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,434.40x = 220,035 × 119,078.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,434.40x = 26,201,349,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,201,349,733.50/159,434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,339.38

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