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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,600.80, 239,247.60 and 124,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,600.80, 239,247.60 and 124,042.40 is: 185,944.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,600.80 : 239,247.60 = 124,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,600.80/239,247.60 = 124,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,600.80x = 239,247.60 × 124,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,600.80x = 29,676,846,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,676,846,498.24/159,600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,944.22

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