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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,079.20, 238,618.80 and 133,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,079.20, 238,618.80 and 133,029.60 is: 199,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,079.20 : 238,618.80 = 133,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,079.20/238,618.80 = 133,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,079.20x = 238,618.80 × 133,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,079.20x = 31,743,363,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,743,363,516.48/159,079.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,544.40

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