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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,321.60, 238,924.80 and 80,409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,321.60, 238,924.80 and 80,409.60 is: 120,585.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,321.60 : 238,924.80 = 80,409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,321.60/238,924.80 = 80,409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,321.60x = 238,924.80 × 80,409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,321.60x = 19,211,847,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,211,847,598.08/159,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,585.33

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