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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,868.61, 238,413.38 and 157,723.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,868.61, 238,413.38 and 157,723.49 is: 235,214.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,868.61 : 238,413.38 = 157,723.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,868.61/238,413.38 = 157,723.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,868.61x = 238,413.38 × 157,723.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,868.61x = 37,603,390,356.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,603,390,356.30/159,868.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,214.34

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