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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,635.62, 238,045.10 and 151,786.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,635.62, 238,045.10 and 151,786.90 is: 226,341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,635.62 : 238,045.10 = 151,786.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,635.62/238,045.10 = 151,786.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,635.62x = 238,045.10 × 151,786.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,635.62x = 36,132,127,789.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,132,127,789.19/159,635.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,341.26

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