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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,321.92, 238,982.88 and 148,823.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,321.92, 238,982.88 and 148,823.36 is: 223,235.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,321.92 : 238,982.88 = 148,823.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,321.92/238,982.88 = 148,823.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,321.92x = 238,982.88 × 148,823.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,321.92x = 35,566,235,184.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,566,235,184.08/159,321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,235.04

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