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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,871.60, 239,893.80 and 71,138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,871.60, 239,893.80 and 71,138.80 is: 106,746.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,871.60 : 239,893.80 = 71,138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,871.60/239,893.80 = 71,138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,871.60x = 239,893.80 × 71,138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,871.60x = 17,065,757,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,065,757,059.44/159,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,746.65

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