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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,426.43, 238,577.76 and 99,483.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,426.43, 238,577.76 and 99,483.14 is: 148,874.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,426.43 : 238,577.76 = 99,483.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,426.43/238,577.76 = 99,483.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,426.43x = 238,577.76 × 99,483.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,426.43x = 23,734,463,953.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,734,463,953.41/159,426.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,874.09

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