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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,335.68, 239,151.21 and 80,505.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,335.68, 239,151.21 and 80,505.31 is: 120,832.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,335.68 : 239,151.21 = 80,505.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,335.68/239,151.21 = 80,505.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,335.68x = 239,151.21 × 80,505.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,335.68x = 19,252,942,297.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,252,942,297.93/159,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,832.59

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