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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,865.33, 239,797.59 and 150,121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,865.33, 239,797.59 and 150,121.84 is: 225,182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,865.33 : 239,797.59 = 150,121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,865.33/239,797.59 = 150,121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,865.33x = 239,797.59 × 150,121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,865.33x = 35,998,855,438.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,998,855,438.37/159,865.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,182.38

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