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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,469.97, 239,204.95 and 149,726.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,469.97, 239,204.95 and 149,726.88 is: 224,590.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,469.97 : 239,204.95 = 149,726.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,469.97/239,204.95 = 149,726.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,469.97x = 239,204.95 × 149,726.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,469.97x = 35,815,410,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,815,410,469.74/159,469.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,590.32

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