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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,897.33, 239,971.28 and 111,551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,897.33, 239,971.28 and 111,551.52 is: 167,414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,897.33 : 239,971.28 = 111,551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,897.33/239,971.28 = 111,551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,897.33x = 239,971.28 × 111,551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,897.33x = 26,769,161,040.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,769,161,040.35/159,897.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,414.68

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