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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,485.60, 239,228.40 and 109,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,485.60, 239,228.40 and 109,719.20 is: 164,578.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,485.60 : 239,228.40 = 109,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,485.60/239,228.40 = 109,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,485.60x = 239,228.40 × 109,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,485.60x = 26,247,948,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,247,948,665.28/159,485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,578.80

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