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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,073.20, 238,609.80 and 133,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,073.20, 238,609.80 and 133,023.60 is: 199,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,073.20 : 238,609.80 = 133,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,073.20/238,609.80 = 133,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,073.20x = 238,609.80 × 133,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,073.20x = 31,740,734,591.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,740,734,591.28/159,073.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,535.40

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