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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,950.14, 239,924.51 and 65,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,950.14, 239,924.51 and 65,159.18 is: 97,738.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,950.14 : 239,924.51 = 65,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,950.14/239,924.51 = 65,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,950.14x = 239,924.51 × 65,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,950.14x = 15,633,284,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,633,284,333.50/159,950.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,738.49

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