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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,445.51, 239,168.57 and 149,702.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,445.51, 239,168.57 and 149,702.43 is: 224,553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,445.51 : 239,168.57 = 149,702.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,445.51/239,168.57 = 149,702.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,445.51x = 239,168.57 × 149,702.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,445.51x = 35,804,116,174.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,804,116,174.79/159,445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,553.93

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