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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,614.40, 239,421.60 and 139,931.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,614.40, 239,421.60 and 139,931.40 is: 209,897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,614.40 : 239,421.60 = 139,931.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,614.40/239,421.60 = 139,931.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,614.40x = 239,421.60 × 139,931.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,614.40x = 33,502,599,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,502,599,678.24/159,614.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,897.10

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