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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,607.26, 239,410.89 and 54,427.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,607.26, 239,410.89 and 54,427.14 is: 81,640.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,607.26 : 239,410.89 = 54,427.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,607.26/239,410.89 = 54,427.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,607.26x = 239,410.89 × 54,427.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,607.26x = 13,030,450,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,030,450,027.55/159,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,640.71

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