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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,010.30, 238,515.45 and 96,802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,010.30, 238,515.45 and 96,802.30 is: 145,203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,010.30 : 238,515.45 = 96,802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,010.30/238,515.45 = 96,802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,010.30x = 238,515.45 × 96,802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,010.30x = 23,088,844,145.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,088,844,145.54/159,010.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,203.45

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