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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,192.78, 239,737.25 and 138,664.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,192.78, 239,737.25 and 138,664.14 is: 208,822.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,192.78 : 239,737.25 = 138,664.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,192.78/239,737.25 = 138,664.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,192.78x = 239,737.25 × 138,664.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,192.78x = 33,242,958,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,242,958,903.89/159,192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,822.03

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