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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,964.40, 239,946.60 and 157,631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,964.40, 239,946.60 and 157,631.60 is: 236,447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,964.40 : 239,946.60 = 157,631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,964.40/239,946.60 = 157,631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,964.40x = 239,946.60 × 157,631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,964.40x = 37,823,166,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,823,166,472.56/159,964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,447.40

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