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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,228.39, 238,815.45 and 150,444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,228.39, 238,815.45 and 150,444.75 is: 225,641.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,228.39 : 238,815.45 = 150,444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,228.39/238,815.45 = 150,444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,228.39x = 238,815.45 × 150,444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,228.39x = 35,928,530,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,928,530,671.39/159,228.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,641.49

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