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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,477.60, 239,216.40 and 70,636.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,477.60, 239,216.40 and 70,636.80 is: 105,955.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,477.60 : 239,216.40 = 70,636.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,477.60/239,216.40 = 70,636.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,477.60x = 239,216.40 × 70,636.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,477.60x = 16,897,481,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,897,481,003.52/159,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,955.20

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