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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,213.60, 238,834.80 and 80,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,213.60, 238,834.80 and 80,277.60 is: 120,423.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,213.60 : 238,834.80 = 80,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,213.60/238,834.80 = 80,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,213.60x = 238,834.80 × 80,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,213.60x = 19,173,084,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173,084,540.48/159,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,423.66

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