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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,677.30, 239,244.81 and 96,364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,677.30, 239,244.81 and 96,364.38 is: 144,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,677.30 : 239,244.81 = 96,364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,677.30/239,244.81 = 96,364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,677.30x = 239,244.81 × 96,364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,677.30x = 23,054,678,319.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,054,678,319.67/159,677.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,382.94

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