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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,244.80, 238,867.20 and 137,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,244.80, 238,867.20 and 137,083.20 is: 205,624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,244.80 : 238,867.20 = 137,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,244.80/238,867.20 = 137,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,244.80x = 238,867.20 × 137,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,244.80x = 32,744,680,151.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,744,680,151.04/159,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,624.80

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