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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,322.60, 238,983.90 and 134,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,322.60, 238,983.90 and 134,828.20 is: 202,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,322.60 : 238,983.90 = 134,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,322.60/238,983.90 = 134,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,322.60x = 238,983.90 × 134,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,322.60x = 32,221,769,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,221,769,065.98/159,322.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,242.30

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