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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,948.14, 239,921.52 and 65,157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,948.14, 239,921.52 and 65,157.18 is: 97,735.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,948.14 : 239,921.52 = 65,157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,948.14/239,921.52 = 65,157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,948.14x = 239,921.52 × 65,157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,948.14x = 15,632,608,520.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,632,608,520.47/159,948.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,735.48

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