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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,593.16, 239,090.76 and 143,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,593.16, 239,090.76 and 143,161.50 is: 214,474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,593.16 : 239,090.76 = 143,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,593.16/239,090.76 = 143,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,593.16x = 239,090.76 × 143,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,593.16x = 34,228,591,837.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,228,591,837.74/159,593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,474.05

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