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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,723.36, 238,975.92 and 96,310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,723.36, 238,975.92 and 96,310.08 is: 144,097.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,723.36 : 238,975.92 = 96,310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,723.36/238,975.92 = 96,310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,723.36x = 238,975.92 × 96,310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,723.36x = 23,015,789,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,015,789,973.27/159,723.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,097.83

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