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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,556.80, 238,874.40 and 97,348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,556.80, 238,874.40 and 97,348.80 is: 145,742.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,556.80 : 238,874.40 = 97,348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,556.80/238,874.40 = 97,348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,556.80x = 238,874.40 × 97,348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,556.80x = 23,254,136,190.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,254,136,190.72/159,556.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,742.06

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