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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,566.10, 239,057.55 and 129,822.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,566.10, 239,057.55 and 129,822.90 is: 194,497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,566.10 : 239,057.55 = 129,822.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,566.10/239,057.55 = 129,822.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,566.10x = 239,057.55 × 129,822.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,566.10x = 31,035,144,407.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,035,144,407.90/159,566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,497.10

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