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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,316.80, 238,975.20 and 152,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,316.80, 238,975.20 and 152,318.40 is: 228,477.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,316.80 : 238,975.20 = 152,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,316.80/238,975.20 = 152,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,316.80x = 238,975.20 × 152,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,316.80x = 36,400,320,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,400,320,103.68/159,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,477.60

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