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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,526.44, 239,063.88 and 88,480.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,526.44, 239,063.88 and 88,480.34 is: 132,595.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,526.44 : 239,063.88 = 88,480.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,526.44/239,063.88 = 88,480.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,526.44x = 239,063.88 × 88,480.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,526.44x = 21,152,453,384.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152,453,384.12/159,526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,595.28

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