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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,462.80, 238,733.40 and 97,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,462.80, 238,733.40 and 97,254.80 is: 145,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,462.80 : 238,733.40 = 97,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,462.80/238,733.40 = 97,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,462.80x = 238,733.40 × 97,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,462.80x = 23,217,969,070.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,217,969,070.32/159,462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,601.16

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