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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,283.52, 239,028.96 and 70,594.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,283.52, 239,028.96 and 70,594.88 is: 105,938.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,283.52 : 239,028.96 = 70,594.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,283.52/239,028.96 = 70,594.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,283.52x = 239,028.96 × 70,594.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,283.52x = 16,874,220,747.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,874,220,747.72/159,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,938.27

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