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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,467.45, 239,259.49 and 54,297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,467.45, 239,259.49 and 54,297.05 is: 81,465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,467.45 : 239,259.49 = 54,297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,467.45/239,259.49 = 54,297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,467.45x = 239,259.49 × 54,297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,467.45x = 12,991,083,159.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,991,083,159.46/159,467.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,465.42

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