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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,687.65, 239,531.48 and 75,420.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,687.65, 239,531.48 and 75,420.11 is: 113,130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,687.65 : 239,531.48 = 75,420.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,687.65/239,531.48 = 75,420.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,687.65x = 239,531.48 × 75,420.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,687.65x = 18,065,490,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,065,490,570.06/159,687.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,130.17

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