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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,203.07, 238,843.62 and 130,788.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,203.07, 238,843.62 and 130,788.05 is: 196,214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,203.07 : 238,843.62 = 130,788.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,203.07/238,843.62 = 130,788.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,203.07x = 238,843.62 × 130,788.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,203.07x = 31,237,890,120.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,237,890,120.52/159,203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,214.12

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