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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,874.80, 240,168.60 and 133,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,874.80, 240,168.60 and 133,630.80 is: 200,744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,874.80 : 240,168.60 = 133,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,874.80/240,168.60 = 133,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,874.80x = 240,168.60 × 133,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,874.80x = 32,093,922,152.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,093,922,152.88/159,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,744.10

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