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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,036.44, 238,529.61 and 132,191.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,036.44, 238,529.61 and 132,191.17 is: 198,265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,036.44 : 238,529.61 = 132,191.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,036.44/238,529.61 = 132,191.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,036.44x = 238,529.61 × 132,191.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,036.44x = 31,531,508,225.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,531,508,225.54/159,036.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,265.93

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