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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,007.60, 238,511.40 and 40,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,007.60, 238,511.40 and 40,688.20 is: 61,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,007.60 : 238,511.40 = 40,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,007.60/238,511.40 = 40,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,007.60x = 238,511.40 × 40,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,007.60x = 9,704,599,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,704,599,545.48/159,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,032.30

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