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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,063.40, 238,595.10 and 156,730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,063.40, 238,595.10 and 156,730.60 is: 235,095.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,063.40 : 238,595.10 = 156,730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,063.40/238,595.10 = 156,730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,063.40x = 238,595.10 × 156,730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,063.40x = 37,395,153,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,395,153,180.06/159,063.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,095.90

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