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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,064.90, 238,597.35 and 156,732.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,064.90, 238,597.35 and 156,732.10 is: 235,098.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,064.90 : 238,597.35 = 156,732.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,064.90/238,597.35 = 156,732.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,064.90x = 238,597.35 × 156,732.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,064.90x = 37,395,863,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,395,863,719.94/159,064.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,098.15

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