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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,086.40, 238,629.60 and 151,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,086.40, 238,629.60 and 151,310.40 is: 226,965.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,086.40 : 238,629.60 = 151,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,086.40/238,629.60 = 151,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,086.40x = 238,629.60 × 151,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,086.40x = 36,107,140,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,107,140,227.84/159,086.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,965.60

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