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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,922.77, 239,870.22 and 65,162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,922.77, 239,870.22 and 65,162.94 is: 97,738.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,922.77 : 239,870.22 = 65,162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,922.77/239,870.22 = 65,162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,922.77x = 239,870.22 × 65,162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,922.77x = 15,630,647,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,630,647,554.30/159,922.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,738.73

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