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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,453.30, 238,719.15 and 97,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,453.30, 238,719.15 and 97,245.30 is: 145,586.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,453.30 : 238,719.15 = 97,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,453.30/238,719.15 = 97,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,453.30x = 238,719.15 × 97,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,453.30x = 23,214,315,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,214,315,357.50/159,453.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,586.92

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