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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,275.68, 239,061.34 and 80,445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,275.68, 239,061.34 and 80,445.26 is: 120,742.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,275.68 : 239,061.34 = 80,445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,275.68/239,061.34 = 80,445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,275.68x = 239,061.34 × 80,445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,275.68x = 19,231,351,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,231,351,652.25/159,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,742.55

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