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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,289.54, 238,800.39 and 106,538.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,289.54, 238,800.39 and 106,538.02 is: 159,717.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,289.54 : 238,800.39 = 106,538.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,289.54/238,800.39 = 106,538.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,289.54x = 238,800.39 × 106,538.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,289.54x = 25,441,320,725.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,441,320,725.83/159,289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,717.46

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