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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,536.80, 238,844.40 and 97,328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,536.80, 238,844.40 and 97,328.80 is: 145,712.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,536.80 : 238,844.40 = 97,328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,536.80/238,844.40 = 97,328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,536.80x = 238,844.40 × 97,328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,536.80x = 23,246,438,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246,438,838.72/159,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,712.08

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