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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,542.80, 239,314.20 and 97,334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,542.80, 239,314.20 and 97,334.80 is: 146,002.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,542.80 : 239,314.20 = 97,334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,542.80/239,314.20 = 97,334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,542.80x = 239,314.20 × 97,334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,542.80x = 23,293,599,794.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,293,599,794.16/159,542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,002.20

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