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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,517.29, 220,149.37 and 119,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,517.29, 220,149.37 and 119,160.96 is: 164,453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,517.29 : 220,149.37 = 119,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,517.29/220,149.37 = 119,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,517.29x = 220,149.37 × 119,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,517.29x = 26,233,210,272.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,233,210,272.60/159,517.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,453.71

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