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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,871.20, 239,806.80 and 76,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,871.20, 239,806.80 and 76,927.20 is: 115,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,871.20 : 239,806.80 = 76,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,871.20/239,806.80 = 76,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,871.20x = 239,806.80 × 76,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,871.20x = 18,447,665,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,447,665,664.96/159,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,390.80

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