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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,873.60, 239,623.68 and 120,303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,873.60, 239,623.68 and 120,303.52 is: 180,314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,873.60 : 239,623.68 = 120,303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,873.60/239,623.68 = 120,303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,873.60x = 239,623.68 × 120,303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,873.60x = 28,827,572,179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,827,572,179.35/159,873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,314.77

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