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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,277.68, 239,064.34 and 80,447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,277.68, 239,064.34 and 80,447.28 is: 120,745.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,277.68 : 239,064.34 = 80,447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,277.68/239,064.34 = 80,447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,277.68x = 239,064.34 × 80,447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,277.68x = 19,232,075,898.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,232,075,898.00/159,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,745.58

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