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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,708.60, 239,562.90 and 146,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,708.60, 239,562.90 and 146,806.20 is: 220,209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,708.60 : 239,562.90 = 146,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,708.60/239,562.90 = 146,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,708.60x = 239,562.90 × 146,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,708.60x = 35,169,319,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,169,319,009.98/159,708.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,209.30

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