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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,178.13, 219,553.42 and 135,139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,178.13, 219,553.42 and 135,139.35 is: 186,396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,178.13 : 219,553.42 = 135,139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,178.13/219,553.42 = 135,139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,178.13x = 219,553.42 × 135,139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,178.13x = 29,670,306,469.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,670,306,469.08/159,178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,396.88

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