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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,014.80, 237,182.59 and 147,992.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,014.80, 237,182.59 and 147,992.32 is: 220,741.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,014.80 : 237,182.59 = 147,992.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,014.80/237,182.59 = 147,992.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,014.80x = 237,182.59 × 147,992.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,014.80x = 35,101,201,757.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,101,201,757.71/159,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,741.73

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