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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,710.60, 239,565.90 and 146,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,710.60, 239,565.90 and 146,808.20 is: 220,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,710.60 : 239,565.90 = 146,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,710.60/239,565.90 = 146,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,710.60x = 239,565.90 × 146,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,710.60x = 35,170,238,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,170,238,560.38/159,710.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,212.30

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