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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,637.60, 239,254.80 and 80,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,637.60, 239,254.80 and 80,773.60 is: 121,058.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,637.60 : 239,254.80 = 80,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,637.60/239,254.80 = 80,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,637.60x = 239,254.80 × 80,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,637.60x = 19,325,471,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,325,471,513.28/159,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,058.39

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