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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,271.68, 239,055.34 and 80,441.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,271.68, 239,055.34 and 80,441.26 is: 120,736.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,271.68 : 239,055.34 = 80,441.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,271.68/239,055.34 = 80,441.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,271.68x = 239,055.34 × 80,441.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,271.68x = 19,229,912,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,229,912,759.33/159,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,736.55

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