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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,557.30, 239,335.95 and 130,032.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,557.30, 239,335.95 and 130,032.80 is: 195,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,557.30 : 239,335.95 = 130,032.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,557.30/239,335.95 = 130,032.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,557.30x = 239,335.95 × 130,032.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,557.30x = 31,121,523,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,121,523,719.16/159,557.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,049.20

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