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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,359.40, 239,049.90 and 54,186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,359.40, 239,049.90 and 54,186.30 is: 81,283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,359.40 : 239,049.90 = 54,186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,359.40/239,049.90 = 54,186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,359.40x = 239,049.90 × 54,186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,359.40x = 12,953,229,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,953,229,596.37/159,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,283.12

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