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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,927.63, 239,370.60 and 117,791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,927.63, 239,370.60 and 117,791.10 is: 176,303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,927.63 : 239,370.60 = 117,791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,927.63/239,370.60 = 117,791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,927.63x = 239,370.60 × 117,791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,927.63x = 28,195,726,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,195,726,281.66/159,927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,303.03

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