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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,443.20, 238,853.44 and 96,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,443.20, 238,853.44 and 96,958.72 is: 145,248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,443.20 : 238,853.44 = 96,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,443.20/238,853.44 = 96,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,443.20x = 238,853.44 × 96,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,443.20x = 23,158,923,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158,923,810.00/159,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,248.74

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