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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,895.08, 239,967.90 and 111,549.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,895.08, 239,967.90 and 111,549.27 is: 167,411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,895.08 : 239,967.90 = 111,549.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,895.08/239,967.90 = 111,549.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,895.08x = 239,967.90 × 111,549.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,895.08x = 26,768,244,068.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,768,244,068.43/159,895.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,411.31

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