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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,830.60, 239,797.88 and 106,738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,830.60, 239,797.88 and 106,738.52 is: 160,142.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,830.60 : 239,797.88 = 106,738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,830.60/239,797.88 = 106,738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,830.60x = 239,797.88 × 106,738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,830.60x = 25,595,670,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,595,670,810.34/159,830.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,142.49

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