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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,281.19, 238,641.47 and 149,799.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,281.19, 238,641.47 and 149,799.35 is: 224,435.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,281.19 : 238,641.47 = 149,799.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,281.19/238,641.47 = 149,799.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,281.19x = 238,641.47 × 149,799.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,281.19x = 35,748,335,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,748,335,609.80/159,281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,435.39

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