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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,005.50, 238,617.60 and 65,511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,005.50, 238,617.60 and 65,511.26 is: 98,311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,005.50 : 238,617.60 = 65,511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,005.50/238,617.60 = 65,511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,005.50x = 238,617.60 × 65,511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,005.50x = 15,632,139,634.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,139,634.18/159,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,311.94

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