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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,057.59, 238,589.46 and 127,320.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,057.59, 238,589.46 and 127,320.35 is: 190,982.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,057.59 : 238,589.46 = 127,320.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,057.59/238,589.46 = 127,320.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,057.59x = 238,589.46 × 127,320.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,057.59x = 30,377,291,723.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,377,291,723.96/159,057.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,982.98

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