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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,964.04, 220,616.79 and 119,773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,964.04, 220,616.79 and 119,773.46 is: 165,187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,964.04 : 220,616.79 = 119,773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,964.04/220,616.79 = 119,773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,964.04x = 220,616.79 × 119,773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,964.04x = 26,424,036,272.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,424,036,272.39/159,964.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,187.35

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