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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,244.94, 238,904.32 and 54,063.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,244.94, 238,904.32 and 54,063.91 is: 81,108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,244.94 : 238,904.32 = 54,063.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,244.94/238,904.32 = 54,063.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,244.94x = 238,904.32 × 54,063.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,244.94x = 12,916,101,655.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,916,101,655.09/159,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,108.40

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