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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,769.47, 239,425.84 and 117,316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,769.47, 239,425.84 and 117,316.46 is: 175,807.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,769.47 : 239,425.84 = 117,316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,769.47/239,425.84 = 117,316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,769.47x = 239,425.84 × 117,316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,769.47x = 28,088,591,981.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,088,591,981.33/159,769.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,807.00

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