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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,427.23, 239,153.19 and 64,612.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,427.23, 239,153.19 and 64,612.27 is: 96,923.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,427.23 : 239,153.19 = 64,612.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,427.23/239,153.19 = 64,612.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,427.23x = 239,153.19 × 64,612.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,427.23x = 15,452,230,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,452,230,483.64/159,427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96,923.41

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