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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,475.55, 239,213.65 and 149,732.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,475.55, 239,213.65 and 149,732.45 is: 224,598.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,475.55 : 239,213.65 = 149,732.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,475.55/239,213.65 = 149,732.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,475.55x = 239,213.65 × 149,732.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,475.55x = 35,818,044,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,818,044,317.54/159,475.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,598.98

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