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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,728.97, 239,241.44 and 132,028.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,728.97, 239,241.44 and 132,028.18 is: 197,751.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,728.97 : 239,241.44 = 132,028.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,728.97/239,241.44 = 132,028.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,728.97x = 239,241.44 × 132,028.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,728.97x = 31,586,610,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,586,610,707.57/159,728.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,751.30

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