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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,627.24, 239,965.74 and 148,079.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,627.24, 239,965.74 and 148,079.88 is: 222,606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,627.24 : 239,965.74 = 148,079.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,627.24/239,965.74 = 148,079.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,627.24x = 239,965.74 × 148,079.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,627.24x = 35,534,097,983.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,534,097,983.31/159,627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,606.73

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