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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,286.20, 238,966.22 and 54,105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,286.20, 238,966.22 and 54,105.24 is: 81,170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,286.20 : 238,966.22 = 54,105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,286.20/238,966.22 = 54,105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,286.20x = 238,966.22 × 54,105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,286.20x = 12,929,324,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,929,324,684.99/159,286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,170.40

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