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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,474.80, 239,471.40 and 115,410.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,474.80, 239,471.40 and 115,410.80 is: 173,303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,474.80 : 239,471.40 = 115,410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,474.80/239,471.40 = 115,410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,474.80x = 239,471.40 × 115,410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,474.80x = 27,637,585,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,637,585,851.12/159,474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,303.78

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