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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,425.60, 239,138.40 and 134,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,425.60, 239,138.40 and 134,056.40 is: 201,084.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,425.60 : 239,138.40 = 134,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,425.60/239,138.40 = 134,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,425.60x = 239,138.40 × 134,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,425.60x = 32,058,033,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,058,033,005.76/159,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,084.60

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