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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,057.08, 238,588.70 and 127,319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,057.08, 238,588.70 and 127,319.84 is: 190,982.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,057.08 : 238,588.70 = 127,319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,057.08/238,588.70 = 127,319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,057.08x = 238,588.70 × 127,319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,057.08x = 30,377,076,024.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,377,076,024.58/159,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,982.23

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