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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,611.40, 239,397.90 and 66,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,611.40, 239,397.90 and 66,107.40 is: 99,153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,611.40 : 239,397.90 = 66,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,611.40/239,397.90 = 66,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,611.40x = 239,397.90 × 66,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,611.40x = 15,825,972,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,825,972,734.46/159,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,153.15

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