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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,131.24, 238,351.26 and 154,707.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,131.24, 238,351.26 and 154,707.56 is: 231,725.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,131.24 : 238,351.26 = 154,707.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,131.24/238,351.26 = 154,707.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,131.24x = 238,351.26 × 154,707.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,131.24x = 36,874,741,857.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,874,741,857.53/159,131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,725.35

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