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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,437.73, 239,186.02 and 65,950.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,437.73, 239,186.02 and 65,950.77 is: 98,938.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,437.73 : 239,186.02 = 65,950.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,437.73/239,186.02 = 65,950.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,437.73x = 239,186.02 × 65,950.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,437.73x = 15,774,502,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,774,502,192.24/159,437.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,938.33

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