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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,470.60, 239,205.90 and 115,511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,470.60, 239,205.90 and 115,511.90 is: 173,267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,470.60 : 239,205.90 = 115,511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,470.60/239,205.90 = 115,511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,470.60x = 239,205.90 × 115,511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,470.60x = 27,631,128,000.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,631,128,000.21/159,470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,267.85

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