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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,544.19, 239,386.95 and 83,624.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,544.19, 239,386.95 and 83,624.69 is: 125,474.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,544.19 : 239,386.95 = 83,624.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,544.19/239,386.95 = 83,624.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,544.19x = 239,386.95 × 83,624.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,544.19x = 20,018,658,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,018,658,600.45/159,544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,474.07

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