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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,506.80, 239,260.20 and 153,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,506.80, 239,260.20 and 153,383.20 is: 230,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,506.80 : 239,260.20 = 153,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,506.80/239,260.20 = 153,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,506.80x = 239,260.20 × 153,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,506.80x = 36,698,495,108.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,698,495,108.64/159,506.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,074.80

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