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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,577.52, 238,389.82 and 114,822.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,577.52, 238,389.82 and 114,822.32 is: 171,530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,577.52 : 238,389.82 = 114,822.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,577.52/238,389.82 = 114,822.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,577.52x = 238,389.82 × 114,822.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,577.52x = 27,372,472,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372,472,196.78/159,577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,530.88

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