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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,076.24, 238,577.46 and 70,281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,076.24, 238,577.46 and 70,281.34 is: 105,405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,076.24 : 238,577.46 = 70,281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,076.24/238,577.46 = 70,281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,076.24x = 238,577.46 × 70,281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,076.24x = 16,767,543,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,767,543,582.60/159,076.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,405.71

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