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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,795.26, 239,255.70 and 155,560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,795.26, 239,255.70 and 155,560.22 is: 232,914.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,795.26 : 239,255.70 = 155,560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,795.26/239,255.70 = 155,560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,795.26x = 239,255.70 × 155,560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,795.26x = 37,218,669,328.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,218,669,328.25/159,795.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,914.73

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