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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,085.20, 238,627.80 and 133,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,085.20, 238,627.80 and 133,035.60 is: 199,553.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,085.20 : 238,627.80 = 133,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,085.20/238,627.80 = 133,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,085.20x = 238,627.80 × 133,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,085.20x = 31,745,992,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,745,992,549.68/159,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,553.40

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