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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,327.18, 239,138.60 and 80,496.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,327.18, 239,138.60 and 80,496.77 is: 120,819.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,327.18 : 239,138.60 = 80,496.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,327.18/239,138.60 = 80,496.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,327.18x = 239,138.60 × 80,496.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,327.18x = 19,249,883,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,249,883,284.15/159,327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,819.83

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