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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,592.72, 220,253.45 and 119,236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,592.72, 220,253.45 and 119,236.42 is: 164,557.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,592.72 : 220,253.45 = 119,236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,592.72/220,253.45 = 119,236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,592.72x = 220,253.45 × 119,236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,592.72x = 26,262,232,626.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,262,232,626.65/159,592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,557.84

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