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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,246.80, 238,870.20 and 142,043.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,246.80, 238,870.20 and 142,043.60 is: 213,065.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,246.80 : 238,870.20 = 142,043.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,246.80/238,870.20 = 142,043.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,246.80x = 238,870.20 × 142,043.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,246.80x = 33,929,983,140.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,929,983,140.72/159,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,065.40

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