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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,323.60, 238,985.40 and 134,440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,323.60, 238,985.40 and 134,440.40 is: 201,660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,323.60 : 238,985.40 = 134,440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,323.60/238,985.40 = 134,440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,323.60x = 238,985.40 × 134,440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,323.60x = 32,129,292,770.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,129,292,770.16/159,323.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,660.60

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