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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,730.80, 239,097.60 and 117,658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,730.80, 239,097.60 and 117,658.32 is: 176,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,730.80 : 239,097.60 = 117,658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,730.80/239,097.60 = 117,658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,730.80x = 239,097.60 × 117,658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,730.80x = 28,131,821,932.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,131,821,932.03/159,730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,120.21

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