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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,697.20, 239,545.80 and 131,703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,697.20, 239,545.80 and 131,703.60 is: 197,555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,697.20 : 239,545.80 = 131,703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,697.20/239,545.80 = 131,703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,697.20x = 239,545.80 × 131,703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,697.20x = 31,549,044,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,549,044,224.88/159,697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,555.40

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