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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,598.92, 219,969.08 and 116,507.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,598.92, 219,969.08 and 116,507.51 is: 160,577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,598.92 : 219,969.08 = 116,507.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,598.92/219,969.08 = 116,507.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,598.92x = 219,969.08 × 116,507.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,598.92x = 25,628,051,259.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,628,051,259.88/159,598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,577.85

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