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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,615.90, 239,423.85 and 103,628.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,615.90, 239,423.85 and 103,628.70 is: 155,443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,615.90 : 239,423.85 = 103,628.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,615.90/239,423.85 = 103,628.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,615.90x = 239,423.85 × 103,628.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,615.90x = 24,811,182,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,811,182,324.50/159,615.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,443.05

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