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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,462.36, 239,202.27 and 64,678.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,462.36, 239,202.27 and 64,678.47 is: 97,021.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,462.36 : 239,202.27 = 64,678.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,462.36/239,202.27 = 64,678.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,462.36x = 239,202.27 × 64,678.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,462.36x = 15,471,236,844.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,471,236,844.13/159,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,021.25

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