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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,660.54, 239,421.25 and 45,783.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,660.54, 239,421.25 and 45,783.23 is: 68,654.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,660.54 : 239,421.25 = 45,783.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,660.54/239,421.25 = 45,783.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,660.54x = 239,421.25 × 45,783.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,660.54x = 10,961,477,015.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,961,477,015.76/159,660.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,654.89

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