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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,345.30, 238,898.49 and 96,150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,345.30, 238,898.49 and 96,150.51 is: 144,153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,345.30 : 238,898.49 = 96,150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,345.30/238,898.49 = 96,150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,345.30x = 238,898.49 × 96,150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,345.30x = 22,970,211,651.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,970,211,651.73/159,345.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,153.68

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