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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,318.20, 238,977.30 and 131,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,318.20, 238,977.30 and 131,324.60 is: 196,986.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,318.20 : 238,977.30 = 131,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,318.20/238,977.30 = 131,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,318.20x = 238,977.30 × 131,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,318.20x = 31,383,598,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,383,598,331.58/159,318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,986.90

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