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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,871.80, 239,346.90 and 97,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,871.80, 239,346.90 and 97,663.80 is: 146,214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,871.80 : 239,346.90 = 97,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,871.80/239,346.90 = 97,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,871.80x = 239,346.90 × 97,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,871.80x = 23,375,527,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,375,527,772.22/159,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,214.20

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