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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,373.02, 237,893.49 and 140,456.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,373.02, 237,893.49 and 140,456.58 is: 209,657.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,373.02 : 237,893.49 = 140,456.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,373.02/237,893.49 = 140,456.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,373.02x = 237,893.49 × 140,456.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,373.02x = 33,413,705,307.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413,705,307.38/159,373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,657.23

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