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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,436.80, 239,155.20 and 134,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,436.80, 239,155.20 and 134,553.60 is: 201,830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,436.80 : 239,155.20 = 134,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,436.80/239,155.20 = 134,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,436.80x = 239,155.20 × 134,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,436.80x = 32,179,193,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,179,193,118.72/159,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,830.40

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