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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,112.35, 239,105.97 and 148,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,112.35, 239,105.97 and 148,709.52 is: 223,473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,112.35 : 239,105.97 = 148,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,112.35/239,105.97 = 148,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,112.35x = 239,105.97 × 148,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,112.35x = 35,557,334,027.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,557,334,027.83/159,112.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,473.12

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