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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,473.03, 239,209.89 and 149,729.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,473.03, 239,209.89 and 149,729.95 is: 224,595.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,473.03 : 239,209.89 = 149,729.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,473.03/239,209.89 = 149,729.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,473.03x = 239,209.89 × 149,729.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,473.03x = 35,816,882,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,816,882,924.51/159,473.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,595.24

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