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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,121.14, 238,663.89 and 40,795.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,121.14, 238,663.89 and 40,795.26 is: 61,188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,121.14 : 238,663.89 = 40,795.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,121.14/238,663.89 = 40,795.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,121.14x = 238,663.89 × 40,795.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,121.14x = 9,736,355,445.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,736,355,445.16/159,121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,188.32

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