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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,945.03, 239,954.40 and 85,137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,945.03, 239,954.40 and 85,137.28 is: 127,725.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,945.03 : 239,954.40 = 85,137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,945.03/239,954.40 = 85,137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,945.03x = 239,954.40 × 85,137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,945.03x = 20,429,064,340.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,429,064,340.15/159,945.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,725.53

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