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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,282.44, 239,361.30 and 148,879.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,282.44, 239,361.30 and 148,879.88 is: 223,728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,282.44 : 239,361.30 = 148,879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,282.44/239,361.30 = 148,879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,282.44x = 239,361.30 × 148,879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,282.44x = 35,636,081,620.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,636,081,620.64/159,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,728.88

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