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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,016.45, 238,533.72 and 45,155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,016.45, 238,533.72 and 45,155.35 is: 67,735.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,016.45 : 238,533.72 = 45,155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,016.45/238,533.72 = 45,155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,016.45x = 238,533.72 × 45,155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,016.45x = 10,771,073,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,771,073,613.40/159,016.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,735.59

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