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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,351.40, 239,055.90 and 80,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,351.40, 239,055.90 and 80,266.60 is: 120,414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,351.40 : 239,055.90 = 80,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,351.40/239,055.90 = 80,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,351.40x = 239,055.90 × 80,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,351.40x = 19,188,204,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,188,204,302.94/159,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,414.41

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