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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,957.90, 238,219.77 and 80,125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,957.90, 238,219.77 and 80,125.46 is: 120,078.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,957.90 : 238,219.77 = 80,125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,957.90/238,219.77 = 80,125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,957.90x = 238,219.77 × 80,125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,957.90x = 19,087,468,652.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087,468,652.34/158,957.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,078.77

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