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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,538.20, 239,307.30 and 155,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,538.20, 239,307.30 and 155,601.60 is: 233,402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,538.20 : 239,307.30 = 155,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,538.20/239,307.30 = 155,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,538.20x = 239,307.30 × 155,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,538.20x = 37,236,598,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,236,598,771.68/159,538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,402.40

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