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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,200.16, 238,603.41 and 80,336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,200.16, 238,603.41 and 80,336.94 is: 120,406.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,200.16 : 238,603.41 = 80,336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,200.16/238,603.41 = 80,336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,200.16x = 238,603.41 × 80,336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,200.16x = 19,168,667,832.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,168,667,832.97/159,200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,406.08

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