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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,389.80, 239,084.70 and 97,181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,389.80, 239,084.70 and 97,181.80 is: 145,772.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,389.80 : 239,084.70 = 97,181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,389.80/239,084.70 = 97,181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,389.80x = 239,084.70 × 97,181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,389.80x = 23,234,681,498.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,234,681,498.46/159,389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,772.70

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