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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,684.21, 239,047.74 and 154,006.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,684.21, 239,047.74 and 154,006.36 is: 230,547.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,684.21 : 239,047.74 = 154,006.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,684.21/239,047.74 = 154,006.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,684.21x = 239,047.74 × 154,006.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,684.21x = 36,814,871,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,814,871,706.01/159,684.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,547.98

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