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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,533.30, 223,051.38 and 159,533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,533.30, 223,051.38 and 159,533.30 is: 223,051.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,533.30 : 223,051.38 = 159,533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,533.30/223,051.38 = 159,533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,533.30x = 223,051.38 × 159,533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,533.30x = 35,584,121,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,584,121,923.29/159,533.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,051.38

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