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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,208.59, 219,761.81 and 98,814.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,208.59, 219,761.81 and 98,814.59 is: 136,397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,208.59 : 219,761.81 = 98,814.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,208.59/219,761.81 = 98,814.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,208.59x = 219,761.81 × 98,814.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,208.59x = 21,715,673,152.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,715,673,152.81/159,208.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,397.62

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