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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,475.20, 239,212.80 and 133,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,475.20, 239,212.80 and 133,425.60 is: 200,138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,475.20 : 239,212.80 = 133,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,475.20/239,212.80 = 133,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,475.20x = 239,212.80 × 133,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,475.20x = 31,917,111,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,917,111,367.68/159,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,138.40

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