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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,495.22, 239,171.73 and 84,598.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,495.22, 239,171.73 and 84,598.32 is: 126,859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,495.22 : 239,171.73 = 84,598.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,495.22/239,171.73 = 84,598.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,495.22x = 239,171.73 × 84,598.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,495.22x = 20,233,526,549.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,233,526,549.49/159,495.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,859.77

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