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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,496.20, 239,244.30 and 148,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,496.20, 239,244.30 and 148,998.60 is: 223,497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,496.20 : 239,244.30 = 148,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,496.20/239,244.30 = 148,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,496.20x = 239,244.30 × 148,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,496.20x = 35,647,065,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,647,065,757.98/159,496.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,497.90

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