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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,316.49, 239,122.56 and 80,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,316.49, 239,122.56 and 80,486.08 is: 120,803.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,316.49 : 239,122.56 = 80,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,316.49/239,122.56 = 80,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,316.49x = 239,122.56 × 80,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,316.49x = 19,246,037,197.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,246,037,197.98/159,316.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,803.80

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