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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,449.32, 238,731.06 and 80,323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,449.32, 238,731.06 and 80,323.64 is: 120,262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,449.32 : 238,731.06 = 80,323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,449.32/238,731.06 = 80,323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,449.32x = 238,731.06 × 80,323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,449.32x = 19,175,747,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,175,747,720.26/159,449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,262.34

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