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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,529.55, 238,979.11 and 96,162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,529.55, 238,979.11 and 96,162.59 is: 144,053.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,529.55 : 238,979.11 = 96,162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,529.55/238,979.11 = 96,162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,529.55x = 238,979.11 × 96,162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,529.55x = 22,980,850,710.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,980,850,710.84/159,529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,053.88

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