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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,513.60, 239,212.80 and 80,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,513.60, 239,212.80 and 80,601.60 is: 120,873.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,513.60 : 239,212.80 = 80,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,513.60/239,212.80 = 80,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,513.60x = 239,212.80 × 80,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,513.60x = 19,280,934,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,280,934,420.48/159,513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,873.29

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