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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,251.52, 237,601.46 and 127,080.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,251.52, 237,601.46 and 127,080.74 is: 189,603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,251.52 : 237,601.46 = 127,080.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,251.52/237,601.46 = 127,080.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,251.52x = 237,601.46 × 127,080.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,251.52x = 30,194,569,361.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,194,569,361.88/159,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,603.02

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