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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,467.80, 238,740.90 and 97,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,467.80, 238,740.90 and 97,259.80 is: 145,608.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,467.80 : 238,740.90 = 97,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,467.80/238,740.90 = 97,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,467.80x = 238,740.90 × 97,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,467.80x = 23,219,892,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,219,892,185.82/159,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,608.66

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