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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,242.41, 238,955.91 and 80,362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,242.41, 238,955.91 and 80,362.81 is: 120,590.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,242.41 : 238,955.91 = 80,362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,242.41/238,955.91 = 80,362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,242.41x = 238,955.91 × 80,362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,242.41x = 19,203,168,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,203,168,393.71/159,242.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,590.79

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