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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,675.72, 239,661.90 and 80,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,675.72, 239,661.90 and 80,845.80 is: 121,343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,675.72 : 239,661.90 = 80,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,675.72/239,661.90 = 80,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,675.72x = 239,661.90 × 80,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,675.72x = 19,375,658,035.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,375,658,035.02/159,675.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,343.80

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