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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,050.88, 238,628.16 and 80,159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,050.88, 238,628.16 and 80,159.04 is: 120,264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,050.88 : 238,628.16 = 80,159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,050.88/238,628.16 = 80,159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,050.88x = 238,628.16 × 80,159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,050.88x = 19,128,204,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,128,204,222.57/159,050.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,264.69

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