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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,356.67, 239,036.37 and 45,504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,356.67, 239,036.37 and 45,504.18 is: 68,256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,356.67 : 239,036.37 = 45,504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,356.67/239,036.37 = 45,504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,356.67x = 239,036.37 × 45,504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,356.67x = 10,877,153,836.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,877,153,836.39/159,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,256.66

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