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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,438.23, 239,186.77 and 65,951.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,438.23, 239,186.77 and 65,951.27 is: 98,939.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,438.23 : 239,186.77 = 65,951.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,438.23/239,186.77 = 65,951.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,438.23x = 239,186.77 × 65,951.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,438.23x = 15,774,671,248.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,774,671,248.70/159,438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,939.08

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