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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,265.44, 219,589.92 and 145,879.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,265.44, 219,589.92 and 145,879.92 is: 201,134.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,265.44 : 219,589.92 = 145,879.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,265.44/219,589.92 = 145,879.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,265.44x = 219,589.92 × 145,879.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,265.44x = 32,033,759,962.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,033,759,962.41/159,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,134.41

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