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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,972.48, 239,987.88 and 80,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,972.48, 239,987.88 and 80,052.24 is: 120,092.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,972.48 : 239,987.88 = 80,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,972.48/239,987.88 = 80,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,972.48x = 239,987.88 × 80,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,972.48x = 19,211,567,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,211,567,366.85/159,972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,092.95

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