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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,478.40, 239,217.60 and 151,702.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,478.40, 239,217.60 and 151,702.40 is: 227,553.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,478.40 : 239,217.60 = 151,702.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,478.40/239,217.60 = 151,702.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,478.40x = 239,217.60 × 151,702.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,478.40x = 36,289,884,042.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,289,884,042.24/159,478.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,553.60

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