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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,513.11, 238,388.36 and 150,294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,513.11, 238,388.36 and 150,294.90 is: 224,611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,513.11 : 238,388.36 = 150,294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,513.11/238,388.36 = 150,294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,513.11x = 238,388.36 × 150,294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,513.11x = 35,828,554,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,828,554,727.36/159,513.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,611.98

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