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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,281.44, 239,359.80 and 148,878.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,281.44, 239,359.80 and 148,878.88 is: 223,727.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,281.44 : 239,359.80 = 148,878.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,281.44/239,359.80 = 148,878.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,281.44x = 239,359.80 × 148,878.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,281.44x = 35,635,618,941.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,635,618,941.02/159,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,727.38

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