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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,134.40, 238,701.60 and 156,801.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,134.40, 238,701.60 and 156,801.60 is: 235,202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,134.40 : 238,701.60 = 156,801.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,134.40/238,701.60 = 156,801.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,134.40x = 238,701.60 × 156,801.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,134.40x = 37,428,792,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,428,792,802.56/159,134.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,202.40

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