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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,009.80, 238,514.70 and 96,801.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,009.80, 238,514.70 and 96,801.80 is: 145,202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,009.80 : 238,514.70 = 96,801.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,009.80/238,514.70 = 96,801.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,009.80x = 238,514.70 × 96,801.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,009.80x = 23,088,652,286.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,088,652,286.46/159,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,202.70

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