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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,727.72, 239,239.57 and 132,026.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,727.72, 239,239.57 and 132,026.92 is: 197,749.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,727.72 : 239,239.57 = 132,026.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,727.72/239,239.57 = 132,026.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,727.72x = 239,239.57 × 132,026.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,727.72x = 31,586,064,477.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,586,064,477.93/159,727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,749.42

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