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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,679.90, 220,448.28 and 106,038.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,679.90, 220,448.28 and 106,038.28 is: 146,392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,679.90 : 220,448.28 = 106,038.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,679.90/220,448.28 = 106,038.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,679.90x = 220,448.28 × 106,038.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,679.90x = 23,375,956,440.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,375,956,440.16/159,679.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,392.60

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