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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,562.24, 239,264.38 and 93,019.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,562.24, 239,264.38 and 93,019.12 is: 139,482.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,562.24 : 239,264.38 = 93,019.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,562.24/239,264.38 = 93,019.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,562.24x = 239,264.38 × 93,019.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,562.24x = 22,256,162,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,162,074.95/159,562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,482.64

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