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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,541.20, 239,311.80 and 155,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,541.20, 239,311.80 and 155,604.60 is: 233,406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,541.20 : 239,311.80 = 155,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,541.20/239,311.80 = 155,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,541.20x = 239,311.80 × 155,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,541.20x = 37,238,016,914.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,238,016,914.28/159,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,406.90

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