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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,433.20, 239,063.40 and 65,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,433.20, 239,063.40 and 65,833.20 is: 98,714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,433.20 : 239,063.40 = 65,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,433.20/239,063.40 = 65,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,433.20x = 239,063.40 × 65,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,433.20x = 15,738,308,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,738,308,624.88/159,433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,714.12

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