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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,569.08, 220,135.55 and 114,230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,569.08, 220,135.55 and 114,230.52 is: 157,588.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,569.08 : 220,135.55 = 114,230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,569.08/220,135.55 = 114,230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,569.08x = 220,135.55 × 114,230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,569.08x = 25,146,197,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,146,197,775.83/159,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,588.16

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