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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,164.55, 238,749.44 and 53,986.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,164.55, 238,749.44 and 53,986.23 is: 80,980.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,164.55 : 238,749.44 = 53,986.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,164.55/238,749.44 = 53,986.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,164.55x = 238,749.44 × 53,986.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,164.55x = 12,889,181,910.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,889,181,910.28/159,164.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,980.23

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