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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,436.53, 220,037.96 and 119,080.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,436.53, 220,037.96 and 119,080.26 is: 164,342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,436.53 : 220,037.96 = 119,080.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,436.53/220,037.96 = 119,080.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,436.53x = 220,037.96 × 119,080.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,436.53x = 26,202,177,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,202,177,486.67/159,436.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,342.37

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