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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,426.80, 357,640.20 and 127,834.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,426.80, 357,640.20 and 127,834.80 is: 191,752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,426.80 : 357,640.20 = 127,834.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,426.80/357,640.20 = 127,834.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,426.80x = 357,640.20 × 127,834.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,426.80x = 45,718,863,438.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,718,863,438.96/238,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,752.20

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