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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,159.92, 229,713.96 and 42,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,159.92, 229,713.96 and 42,326 is: 63,481.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,159.92 : 229,713.96 = 42,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,159.92/229,713.96 = 42,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,159.92x = 229,713.96 × 42,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,159.92x = 9,722,873,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,722,873,070.96/153,159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,481.84

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