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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,332.48, 238,654.69 and 74,966.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,332.48, 238,654.69 and 74,966.23 is: 112,287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,332.48 : 238,654.69 = 74,966.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,332.48/238,654.69 = 74,966.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,332.48x = 238,654.69 × 74,966.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,332.48x = 17,891,041,149.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,891,041,149.59/159,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,287.47

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