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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,979.24, 239,037.08 and 146,651.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,979.24, 239,037.08 and 146,651.85 is: 220,501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,979.24 : 239,037.08 = 146,651.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,979.24/239,037.08 = 146,651.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,979.24x = 239,037.08 × 146,651.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,979.24x = 35,055,229,267.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,055,229,267.34/158,979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,501.93

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