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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,244.63, 238,903.85 and 54,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,244.63, 238,903.85 and 54,063.60 is: 81,107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,244.63 : 238,903.85 = 54,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,244.63/238,903.85 = 54,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,244.63x = 238,903.85 × 54,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,244.63x = 12,916,002,184.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,916,002,184.86/159,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,107.93

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