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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,807.70, 238,211.55 and 80,075.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,807.70, 238,211.55 and 80,075.70 is: 120,113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,807.70 : 238,211.55 = 80,075.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,807.70/238,211.55 = 80,075.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,807.70x = 238,211.55 × 80,075.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,807.70x = 19,074,956,614.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,074,956,614.34/158,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,113.55

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