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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,324.92, 238,987.38 and 148,826.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,324.92, 238,987.38 and 148,826.36 is: 223,239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,324.92 : 238,987.38 = 148,826.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,324.92/238,987.38 = 148,826.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,324.92x = 238,987.38 × 148,826.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,324.92x = 35,567,621,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,567,621,851.34/159,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,239.54

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