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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,043.77, 219,459.17 and 98,592.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,043.77, 219,459.17 and 98,592.39 is: 136,044.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,043.77 : 219,459.17 = 98,592.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,043.77/219,459.17 = 98,592.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,043.77x = 219,459.17 × 98,592.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,043.77x = 21,637,004,324.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,637,004,324.20/159,043.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,044.34

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