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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,822.48, 220,637.94 and 116,753.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,822.48, 220,637.94 and 116,753.62 is: 161,180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,822.48 : 220,637.94 = 116,753.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,822.48/220,637.94 = 116,753.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,822.48x = 220,637.94 × 116,753.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,822.48x = 25,760,278,204.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,760,278,204.34/159,822.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,180.57

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