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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,473.80, 239,210.70 and 149,632.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,473.80, 239,210.70 and 149,632.30 is: 224,448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,473.80 : 239,210.70 = 149,632.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,473.80/239,210.70 = 149,632.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,473.80x = 239,210.70 × 149,632.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,473.80x = 35,793,647,225.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,793,647,225.61/159,473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,448.45

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