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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,593.69, 239,447.69 and 68,370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,593.69, 239,447.69 and 68,370.82 is: 102,580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,593.69 : 239,447.69 = 68,370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,593.69/239,447.69 = 68,370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,593.69x = 239,447.69 × 68,370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,593.69x = 16,371,234,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371,234,612.91/159,593.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,580.71

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