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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,238.66, 238,633.34 and 124,022.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,238.66, 238,633.34 and 124,022.02 is: 185,858.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,238.66 : 238,633.34 = 124,022.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,238.66/238,633.34 = 124,022.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,238.66x = 238,633.34 × 124,022.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,238.66x = 29,595,788,866.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,595,788,866.15/159,238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,858.06

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