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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,929.70, 239,675.85 and 106,469.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,929.70, 239,675.85 and 106,469.70 is: 159,558.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,929.70 : 239,675.85 = 106,469.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,929.70/239,675.85 = 106,469.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,929.70x = 239,675.85 × 106,469.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,929.70x = 25,518,215,846.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,518,215,846.75/159,929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,558.96

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