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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,645.17, 239,196.76 and 96,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,645.17, 239,196.76 and 96,332.24 is: 144,334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,645.17 : 239,196.76 = 96,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,645.17/239,196.76 = 96,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,645.17x = 239,196.76 × 96,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,645.17x = 23,042,360,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,042,360,048.70/159,645.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,334.84

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