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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,577.08, 239,313.78 and 75,325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,577.08, 239,313.78 and 75,325.56 is: 112,963.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,577.08 : 239,313.78 = 75,325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,577.08/239,313.78 = 75,325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,577.08x = 239,313.78 × 75,325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,577.08x = 18,026,444,494.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,026,444,494.22/159,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,963.87

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