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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,069.24, 238,566.96 and 70,274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,069.24, 238,566.96 and 70,274.34 is: 105,395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,069.24 : 238,566.96 = 70,274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,069.24/238,566.96 = 70,274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,069.24x = 238,566.96 × 70,274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,069.24x = 16,765,135,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,765,135,659.81/159,069.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,395.21

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