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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,512.60, 239,211.30 and 80,600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,512.60, 239,211.30 and 80,600.60 is: 120,871.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,512.60 : 239,211.30 = 80,600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,512.60/239,211.30 = 80,600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,512.60x = 239,211.30 × 80,600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,512.60x = 19,280,574,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,280,574,306.78/159,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,871.80

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