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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,276.55, 238,634.56 and 149,794.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,276.55, 238,634.56 and 149,794.69 is: 224,428.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,276.55 : 238,634.56 = 149,794.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,276.55/238,634.56 = 149,794.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,276.55x = 238,634.56 × 149,794.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,276.55x = 35,746,190,753.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,746,190,753.07/159,276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,428.46

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