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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,426.23, 239,151.69 and 64,611.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,426.23, 239,151.69 and 64,611.27 is: 96,921.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,426.23 : 239,151.69 = 64,611.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,426.23/239,151.69 = 64,611.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,426.23x = 239,151.69 × 64,611.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,426.23x = 15,451,894,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,451,894,413.55/159,426.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,921.91

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