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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,268.68, 239,050.71 and 80,438.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,268.68, 239,050.71 and 80,438.22 is: 120,731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,268.68 : 239,050.71 = 80,438.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,268.68/239,050.71 = 80,438.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,268.68x = 239,050.71 × 80,438.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,268.68x = 19,228,813,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,228,813,602.14/159,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,731.92

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