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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,047.98, 239,067.87 and 100,261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,047.98, 239,067.87 and 100,261.42 is: 150,704.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,047.98 : 239,067.87 = 100,261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,047.98/239,067.87 = 100,261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,047.98x = 239,067.87 × 100,261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,047.98x = 23,969,284,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,969,284,122.58/159,047.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,704.74

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