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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,268.36, 238,902.54 and 65,671.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,268.36, 238,902.54 and 65,671.24 is: 98,506.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,268.36 : 238,902.54 = 65,671.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,268.36/238,902.54 = 65,671.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,268.36x = 238,902.54 × 65,671.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,268.36x = 15,689,026,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,689,026,040.95/159,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,506.86

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