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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,691.72, 239,039.34 and 117,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,691.72, 239,039.34 and 117,619.30 is: 176,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,691.72 : 239,039.34 = 117,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,691.72/239,039.34 = 117,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,691.72x = 239,039.34 × 117,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,691.72x = 28,115,639,843.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,115,639,843.26/159,691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,061.98

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