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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,823.53, 239,506.88 and 117,370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,823.53, 239,506.88 and 117,370.62 is: 175,888.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,823.53 : 239,506.88 = 117,370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,823.53/239,506.88 = 117,370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,823.53x = 239,506.88 × 117,370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,823.53x = 28,111,070,413.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,111,070,413.01/159,823.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,888.18

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