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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,446.26, 239,169.70 and 149,703.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,446.26, 239,169.70 and 149,703.18 is: 224,555.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,446.26 : 239,169.70 = 149,703.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,446.26/239,169.70 = 149,703.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,446.26x = 239,169.70 × 149,703.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,446.26x = 35,804,463,677.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,804,463,677.46/159,446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,555.05

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