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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,864.33, 239,796.09 and 150,120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,864.33, 239,796.09 and 150,120.84 is: 225,180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,864.33 : 239,796.09 = 150,120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,864.33/239,796.09 = 150,120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,864.33x = 239,796.09 × 150,120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,864.33x = 35,998,390,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,998,390,459.52/159,864.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,180.88

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