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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,254.10, 238,881.15 and 89,124.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,254.10, 238,881.15 and 89,124.30 is: 133,686.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,254.10 : 238,881.15 = 89,124.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,254.10/238,881.15 = 89,124.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,254.10x = 238,881.15 × 89,124.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,254.10x = 21,290,115,276.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,290,115,276.95/159,254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,686.45

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