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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,949.56, 239,850.90 and 93,410.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,949.56, 239,850.90 and 93,410.04 is: 140,072.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,949.56 : 239,850.90 = 93,410.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,949.56/239,850.90 = 93,410.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,949.56x = 239,850.90 × 93,410.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,949.56x = 22,404,482,163.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,404,482,163.04/159,949.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,072.17

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