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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,767.10, 239,359.05 and 97,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,767.10, 239,359.05 and 97,364.70 is: 145,869.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,767.10 : 239,359.05 = 97,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,767.10/239,359.05 = 97,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,767.10x = 239,359.05 × 97,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,767.10x = 23,305,122,095.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,305,122,095.54/159,767.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,869.34

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