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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,759, 239,503.14 and 107,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,759, 239,503.14 and 107,007 is: 160,419.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,759 : 239,503.14 = 107,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,759/239,503.14 = 107,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,759x = 239,503.14 × 107,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,759x = 25,628,512,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,628,512,501.98/159,759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,419.84

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