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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,591.56, 239,361.41 and 75,351.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,591.56, 239,361.41 and 75,351.56 is: 113,015.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,591.56 : 239,361.41 = 75,351.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,591.56/239,361.41 = 75,351.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,591.56x = 239,361.41 × 75,351.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,591.56x = 18,036,254,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,036,254,638.87/159,591.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,015.09

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