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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,372.09, 239,058.23 and 152,453.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,372.09, 239,058.23 and 152,453.43 is: 228,680.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,372.09 : 239,058.23 = 152,453.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,372.09/239,058.23 = 152,453.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,372.09x = 239,058.23 × 152,453.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,372.09x = 36,445,246,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,445,246,370.96/159,372.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,680.23

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