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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,016.80, 237,185.58 and 147,994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,016.80, 237,185.58 and 147,994.32 is: 220,744.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,016.80 : 237,185.58 = 147,994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,016.80/237,185.58 = 147,994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,016.80x = 237,185.58 × 147,994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,016.80x = 35,102,118,625.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,102,118,625.91/159,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,744.72

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