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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,485.26, 219,941.83 and 116,396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,485.26, 219,941.83 and 116,396.50 is: 160,519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,485.26 : 219,941.83 = 116,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,485.26/219,941.83 = 116,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,485.26x = 219,941.83 × 116,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,485.26x = 25,600,458,633.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,600,458,633.61/159,485.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,519.28

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