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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,346.22, 238,899.87 and 96,151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,346.22, 238,899.87 and 96,151.37 is: 144,154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,346.22 : 238,899.87 = 96,151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,346.22/238,899.87 = 96,151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,346.22x = 238,899.87 × 96,151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,346.22x = 22,970,548,598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,970,548,598.82/159,346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,154.97

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