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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,741.11, 239,611.67 and 149,998.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,741.11, 239,611.67 and 149,998.03 is: 224,997.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,741.11 : 239,611.67 = 149,998.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,741.11/239,611.67 = 149,998.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,741.11x = 239,611.67 × 149,998.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,741.11x = 35,941,277,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,941,277,678.48/159,741.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,997.04

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