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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,954.44, 239,960.88 and 80,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,954.44, 239,960.88 and 80,034.20 is: 120,065.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,954.44 : 239,960.88 = 80,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,954.44/239,960.88 = 80,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,954.44x = 239,960.88 × 80,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,954.44x = 19,205,077,062.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,205,077,062.10/159,954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,065.92

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