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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,588.40, 239,363.40 and 66,084.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,588.40, 239,363.40 and 66,084.40 is: 99,118.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,588.40 : 239,363.40 = 66,084.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,588.40/239,363.40 = 66,084.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,588.40x = 239,363.40 × 66,084.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,588.40x = 15,818,186,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,818,186,670.96/159,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,118.65

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