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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,433.30, 238,707.08 and 80,307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,433.30, 238,707.08 and 80,307.64 is: 120,238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,433.30 : 238,707.08 = 80,307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,433.30/238,707.08 = 80,307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,433.30x = 238,707.08 × 80,307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,433.30x = 19,170,002,246.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,170,002,246.09/159,433.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,238.38

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