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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,312.40, 238,997.40 and 80,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,312.40, 238,997.40 and 80,227.60 is: 120,355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,312.40 : 238,997.40 = 80,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,312.40/238,997.40 = 80,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,312.40x = 238,997.40 × 80,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,312.40x = 19,174,187,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,174,187,808.24/159,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,355.90

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