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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,284.80, 238,759.44 and 80,232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,284.80, 238,759.44 and 80,232.88 is: 120,264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,284.80 : 238,759.44 = 80,232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,284.80/238,759.44 = 80,232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,284.80x = 238,759.44 × 80,232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,284.80x = 19,156,357,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,156,357,498.39/159,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,264.82

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