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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,734.55, 239,103.23 and 117,662.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,734.55, 239,103.23 and 117,662.07 is: 176,125.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,734.55 : 239,103.23 = 117,662.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,734.55/239,103.23 = 117,662.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,734.55x = 239,103.23 × 117,662.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,734.55x = 28,133,380,397.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,133,380,397.18/159,734.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,125.83

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