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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,464.80, 238,736.40 and 97,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,464.80, 238,736.40 and 97,256.80 is: 145,604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,464.80 : 238,736.40 = 97,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,464.80/238,736.40 = 97,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,464.80x = 238,736.40 × 97,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,464.80x = 23,218,738,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,218,738,307.52/159,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,604.16

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