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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,510.24, 238,902.66 and 123,684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,510.24, 238,902.66 and 123,684.48 is: 185,245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,510.24 : 238,902.66 = 123,684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,510.24/238,902.66 = 123,684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,510.24x = 238,902.66 × 123,684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,510.24x = 29,548,551,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,548,551,272.72/159,510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,245.48

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