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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,711.60, 239,567.40 and 146,809.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,711.60, 239,567.40 and 146,809.20 is: 220,213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,711.60 : 239,567.40 = 146,809.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,711.60/239,567.40 = 146,809.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,711.60x = 239,567.40 × 146,809.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,711.60x = 35,170,698,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,170,698,340.08/159,711.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,213.80

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