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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,476.22, 239,214.67 and 149,733.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,476.22, 239,214.67 and 149,733.14 is: 224,600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,476.22 : 239,214.67 = 149,733.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,476.22/239,214.67 = 149,733.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,476.22x = 239,214.67 × 149,733.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,476.22x = 35,818,361,728.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,818,361,728.42/159,476.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,600.02

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