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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,389.37, 219,881.59 and 98,940.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,389.37, 219,881.59 and 98,940.69 is: 136,491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,389.37 : 219,881.59 = 98,940.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,389.37/219,881.59 = 98,940.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,389.37x = 219,881.59 × 98,940.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,389.37x = 21,755,235,985.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,755,235,985.55/159,389.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,491.13

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