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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,872.62, 238,419.34 and 157,727.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,872.62, 238,419.34 and 157,727.50 is: 235,220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,872.62 : 238,419.34 = 157,727.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,872.62/238,419.34 = 157,727.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,872.62x = 238,419.34 × 157,727.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,872.62x = 37,605,286,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,605,286,449.85/159,872.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,220.31

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