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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,179.24, 238,468.02 and 94,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,179.24, 238,468.02 and 94,069.40 is: 140,926.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,179.24 : 238,468.02 = 94,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,179.24/238,468.02 = 94,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,179.24x = 238,468.02 × 94,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,179.24x = 22,432,542,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432,542,368.25/159,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,926.31

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