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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,552.36, 238,446.84 and 150,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,552.36, 238,446.84 and 150,333.96 is: 224,670.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,552.36 : 238,446.84 = 150,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,552.36/238,446.84 = 150,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,552.36x = 238,446.84 × 150,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,552.36x = 35,846,657,706.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,846,657,706.69/159,552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,670.18

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