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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,311.82, 238,897.62 and 84,414.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,311.82, 238,897.62 and 84,414.71 is: 126,584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,311.82 : 238,897.62 = 84,414.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,311.82/238,897.62 = 84,414.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,311.82x = 238,897.62 × 84,414.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,311.82x = 20,166,472,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,166,472,565.44/159,311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,584.91

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