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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,498.19, 239,278.74 and 45,647.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,498.19, 239,278.74 and 45,647.07 is: 68,479.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,498.19 : 239,278.74 = 45,647.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,498.19/239,278.74 = 45,647.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,498.19x = 239,278.74 × 45,647.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,498.19x = 10,922,373,394.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,922,373,394.29/159,498.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,479.61

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