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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,480.30, 239,220.45 and 138,744.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,480.30, 239,220.45 and 138,744.30 is: 208,116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,480.30 : 239,220.45 = 138,744.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,480.30/239,220.45 = 138,744.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,480.30x = 239,220.45 × 138,744.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,480.30x = 33,190,473,880.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,190,473,880.94/159,480.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,116.45

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