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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,501.22, 239,284.64 and 109,604.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,501.22, 239,284.64 and 109,604.82 is: 164,429.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,501.22 : 239,284.64 = 109,604.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,501.22/239,284.64 = 109,604.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,501.22x = 239,284.64 × 109,604.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,501.22x = 26,226,749,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,226,749,895.96/159,501.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,429.78

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