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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,677.81, 239,245.56 and 96,364.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,677.81, 239,245.56 and 96,364.89 is: 144,383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,677.81 : 239,245.56 = 96,364.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,677.81/239,245.56 = 96,364.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,677.81x = 239,245.56 × 96,364.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,677.81x = 23,054,870,394.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,054,870,394.34/159,677.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,383.69

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