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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,333.42, 239,147.82 and 80,503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,333.42, 239,147.82 and 80,503.14 is: 120,829.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,333.42 : 239,147.82 = 80,503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,333.42/239,147.82 = 80,503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,333.42x = 239,147.82 × 80,503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,333.42x = 19,252,150,434.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,252,150,434.15/159,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,829.33

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