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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,625.90, 239,438.85 and 103,638.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,625.90, 239,438.85 and 103,638.70 is: 155,458.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,625.90 : 239,438.85 = 103,638.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,625.90/239,438.85 = 103,638.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,625.90x = 239,438.85 × 103,638.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,625.90x = 24,815,131,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,815,131,143.50/159,625.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,458.05

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