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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,416.80, 239,125.20 and 159,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,416.80, 239,125.20 and 159,416.80 is: 239,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,416.80 : 239,125.20 = 159,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,416.80/239,125.20 = 159,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,416.80x = 239,125.20 × 159,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,416.80x = 38,120,574,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,120,574,183.36/159,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,125.20

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