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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,950.56, 239,852.40 and 93,411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,950.56, 239,852.40 and 93,411.04 is: 140,073.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,950.56 : 239,852.40 = 93,411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,950.56/239,852.40 = 93,411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,950.56x = 239,852.40 × 93,411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,950.56x = 22,404,862,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,404,862,130.50/159,950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,073.67

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