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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,414.69, 238,998.09 and 103,135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,414.69, 238,998.09 and 103,135.89 is: 154,623.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,414.69 : 238,998.09 = 103,135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,414.69/238,998.09 = 103,135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,414.69x = 238,998.09 × 103,135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,414.69x = 24,649,280,720.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,649,280,720.45/159,414.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,623.65

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