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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,460.80, 238,730.40 and 97,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,460.80, 238,730.40 and 97,252.80 is: 145,598.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,460.80 : 238,730.40 = 97,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,460.80/238,730.40 = 97,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,460.80x = 238,730.40 × 97,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,460.80x = 23,217,199,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,217,199,845.12/159,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,598.16

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