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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,644.73, 239,485.62 and 53,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,644.73, 239,485.62 and 53,038.20 is: 79,563.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,644.73 : 239,485.62 = 53,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,644.73/239,485.62 = 53,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,644.73x = 239,485.62 × 53,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,644.73x = 12,701,886,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,701,886,343.28/159,644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,563.46

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