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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,919.45, 238,588.60 and 154,104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,919.45, 238,588.60 and 154,104.73 is: 229,913.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,919.45 : 238,588.60 = 154,104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,919.45/238,588.60 = 154,104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,919.45x = 238,588.60 × 154,104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,919.45x = 36,767,631,784.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,767,631,784.08/159,919.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,913.45

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