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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,544.80, 239,317.20 and 137,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,544.80, 239,317.20 and 137,383.20 is: 206,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,544.80 : 239,317.20 = 137,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,544.80/239,317.20 = 137,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,544.80x = 239,317.20 × 137,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,544.80x = 32,878,162,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,878,162,751.04/159,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,074.80

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