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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,650.49, 239,587.95 and 144,387.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,650.49, 239,587.95 and 144,387.58 is: 216,682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,650.49 : 239,587.95 = 144,387.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,650.49/239,587.95 = 144,387.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,650.49x = 239,587.95 × 144,387.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,650.49x = 34,593,524,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593,524,283.28/159,650.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,682.86

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