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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,791.27, 239,249.70 and 155,556.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,791.27, 239,249.70 and 155,556.23 is: 232,908.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,791.27 : 239,249.70 = 155,556.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,791.27/239,249.70 = 155,556.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,791.27x = 239,249.70 × 155,556.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,791.27x = 37,216,780,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,216,780,164.38/159,791.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,908.73

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