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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,325.20, 238,987.80 and 131,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,325.20, 238,987.80 and 131,331.60 is: 196,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,325.20 : 238,987.80 = 131,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,325.20/238,987.80 = 131,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,325.20x = 238,987.80 × 131,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,325.20x = 31,386,650,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,386,650,154.48/159,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,997.40

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