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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,333.76, 219,789.48 and 99,614.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,333.76, 219,789.48 and 99,614.08 is: 137,410.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,333.76 : 219,789.48 = 99,614.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,333.76/219,789.48 = 99,614.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,333.76x = 219,789.48 × 99,614.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,333.76x = 21,894,126,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,894,126,843.88/159,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,410.47

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