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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,350.90, 239,055.15 and 80,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,350.90, 239,055.15 and 80,266.10 is: 120,413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,350.90 : 239,055.15 = 80,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,350.90/239,055.15 = 80,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,350.90x = 239,055.15 × 80,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,350.90x = 19,188,024,575.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,188,024,575.42/159,350.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,413.66

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