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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,557.76, 220,262.47 and 113,646.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,557.76, 220,262.47 and 113,646.96 is: 156,884.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,557.76 : 220,262.47 = 113,646.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,557.76/220,262.47 = 113,646.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,557.76x = 220,262.47 × 113,646.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,557.76x = 25,032,160,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,032,160,117.59/159,557.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,884.63

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