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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,016.60, 238,524.90 and 159,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,016.60, 238,524.90 and 159,016.60 is: 238,524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,016.60 : 238,524.90 = 159,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,016.60/238,524.90 = 159,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,016.60x = 238,524.90 × 159,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,016.60x = 37,929,418,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,929,418,613.34/159,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,524.90

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