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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,491.92, 220,190.48 and 105,849.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,491.92, 220,190.48 and 105,849.67 is: 146,133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,491.92 : 220,190.48 = 105,849.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,491.92/220,190.48 = 105,849.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,491.92x = 220,190.48 × 105,849.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,491.92x = 23,307,089,359.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,307,089,359.29/159,491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,133.36

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