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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,712.80, 239,241.15 and 109,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,712.80, 239,241.15 and 109,849.20 is: 164,548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,712.80 : 239,241.15 = 109,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,712.80/239,241.15 = 109,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,712.80x = 239,241.15 × 109,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,712.80x = 26,280,448,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,280,448,934.58/159,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,548.17

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