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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,615.68, 239,276.48 and 54,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,615.68, 239,276.48 and 54,361.44 is: 81,492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,615.68 : 239,276.48 = 54,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,615.68/239,276.48 = 54,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,615.68x = 239,276.48 × 54,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,615.68x = 13,007,413,739.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,007,413,739.12/159,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,492.08

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