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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,729.84, 239,184.99 and 154,999.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,729.84, 239,184.99 and 154,999.89 is: 232,102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,729.84 : 239,184.99 = 154,999.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,729.84/239,184.99 = 154,999.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,729.84x = 239,184.99 × 154,999.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,729.84x = 37,073,647,139.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,073,647,139.65/159,729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,102.20

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