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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,588.60, 239,418.36 and 69,645.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,588.60, 239,418.36 and 69,645.78 is: 104,484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,588.60 : 239,418.36 = 69,645.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,588.60/239,418.36 = 69,645.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,588.60x = 239,418.36 × 69,645.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,588.60x = 16,674,478,428.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,674,478,428.52/159,588.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,484.15

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