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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,035.70, 238,553.55 and 152,210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,035.70, 238,553.55 and 152,210.10 is: 228,315.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,035.70 : 238,553.55 = 152,210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,035.70/238,553.55 = 152,210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,035.70x = 238,553.55 × 152,210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,035.70x = 36,310,259,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,310,259,700.86/159,035.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,315.15

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