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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,855.30, 239,912.55 and 154,671.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,855.30, 239,912.55 and 154,671.30 is: 232,132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,855.30 : 239,912.55 = 154,671.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,855.30/239,912.55 = 154,671.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,855.30x = 239,912.55 × 154,671.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,855.30x = 37,107,585,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,107,585,994.82/159,855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,132.35

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