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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,624.21, 239,436.31 and 151,642.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,624.21, 239,436.31 and 151,642.34 is: 227,463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,624.21 : 239,436.31 = 151,642.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,624.21/239,436.31 = 151,642.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,624.21x = 239,436.31 × 151,642.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,624.21x = 36,308,681,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,308,681,571.15/159,624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,463.51

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