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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,710.10, 239,565.15 and 146,807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,710.10, 239,565.15 and 146,807.70 is: 220,211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,710.10 : 239,565.15 = 146,807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,710.10/239,565.15 = 146,807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,710.10x = 239,565.15 × 146,807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,710.10x = 35,170,008,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,170,008,671.66/159,710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,211.55

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