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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,292.68, 239,086.62 and 80,462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,292.68, 239,086.62 and 80,462.22 is: 120,767.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,292.68 : 239,086.62 = 80,462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,292.68/239,086.62 = 80,462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,292.68x = 239,086.62 × 80,462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,292.68x = 19,237,440,217.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,237,440,217.50/159,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,767.89

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