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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,343.31, 239,162.58 and 80,512.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,343.31, 239,162.58 and 80,512.89 is: 120,843.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,343.31 : 239,162.58 = 80,512.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,343.31/239,162.58 = 80,512.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,343.31x = 239,162.58 × 80,512.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,343.31x = 19,255,670,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,255,670,495.66/159,343.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,843.93

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