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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,110.85, 239,103.72 and 148,708.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,110.85, 239,103.72 and 148,708.02 is: 223,470.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,110.85 : 239,103.72 = 148,708.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,110.85/239,103.72 = 148,708.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,110.85x = 239,103.72 × 148,708.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,110.85x = 35,556,640,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,556,640,775.83/159,110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,470.87

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