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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,727.10, 239,590.65 and 146,824.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,727.10, 239,590.65 and 146,824.70 is: 220,237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,727.10 : 239,590.65 = 146,824.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,727.10/239,590.65 = 146,824.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,727.10x = 239,590.65 × 146,824.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,727.10x = 35,177,825,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,177,825,309.06/159,727.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,237.05

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