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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,725.10, 239,587.65 and 146,822.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,725.10, 239,587.65 and 146,822.70 is: 220,234.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,725.10 : 239,587.65 = 146,822.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,725.10/239,587.65 = 146,822.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,725.10x = 239,587.65 × 146,822.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,725.10x = 35,176,905,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,176,905,659.66/159,725.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,234.05

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