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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,464.68, 239,191.03 and 39,522.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,464.68, 239,191.03 and 39,522.02 is: 59,281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,464.68 : 239,191.03 = 39,522.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,464.68/239,191.03 = 39,522.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,464.68x = 239,191.03 × 39,522.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,464.68x = 9,453,312,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,453,312,671.48/159,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,281.55

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