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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,274.68, 239,059.84 and 80,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,274.68, 239,059.84 and 80,444.26 is: 120,741.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,274.68 : 239,059.84 = 80,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,274.68/239,059.84 = 80,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,274.68x = 239,059.84 × 80,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,274.68x = 19,230,991,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,230,991,924.52/159,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,741.05

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