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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,008.40, 238,512.60 and 151,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,008.40, 238,512.60 and 151,232.40 is: 226,848.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,008.40 : 238,512.60 = 151,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,008.40/238,512.60 = 151,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,008.40x = 238,512.60 × 151,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,008.40x = 36,070,832,928.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,070,832,928.24/159,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,848.60

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