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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,437.29, 239,185.37 and 65,950.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,437.29, 239,185.37 and 65,950.33 is: 98,937.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,437.29 : 239,185.37 = 65,950.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,437.29/239,185.37 = 65,950.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,437.29x = 239,185.37 × 65,950.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,437.29x = 15,774,354,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,774,354,082.67/159,437.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,937.67

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