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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,362.56, 238,895.34 and 54,109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,362.56, 238,895.34 and 54,109.54 is: 81,113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,362.56 : 238,895.34 = 54,109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,362.56/238,895.34 = 54,109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,362.56x = 238,895.34 × 54,109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,362.56x = 12,926,516,955.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,926,516,955.54/159,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,113.89

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