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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,686.10, 239,529.15 and 146,783.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,686.10, 239,529.15 and 146,783.70 is: 220,175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,686.10 : 239,529.15 = 146,783.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,686.10/239,529.15 = 146,783.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,686.10x = 239,529.15 × 146,783.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,686.10x = 35,158,974,894.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,158,974,894.86/159,686.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,175.55

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