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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,150.60, 239,244.30 and 149,819.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,150.60, 239,244.30 and 149,819.40 is: 225,217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,150.60 : 239,244.30 = 149,819.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,150.60/239,244.30 = 149,819.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,150.60x = 239,244.30 × 149,819.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,150.60x = 35,843,437,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,843,437,479.42/159,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,217.11

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