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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,560.89, 219,890.95 and 114,160.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,560.89, 219,890.95 and 114,160.13 is: 157,324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,560.89 : 219,890.95 = 114,160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,560.89/219,890.95 = 114,160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,560.89x = 219,890.95 × 114,160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,560.89x = 25,102,780,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102,780,756.60/159,560.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,324.15

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