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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,761.09, 264,389.99 and 159,319.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,761.09, 264,389.99 and 159,319.65 is: 239,657.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,761.09 : 264,389.99 = 159,319.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,761.09/264,389.99 = 159,319.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,761.09x = 264,389.99 × 159,319.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,761.09x = 42,122,522,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,122,522,060.07/175,761.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,657.84

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