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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,663.60, 239,425.88 and 45,786.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,663.60, 239,425.88 and 45,786.32 is: 68,659.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,663.60 : 239,425.88 = 45,786.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,663.60/239,425.88 = 45,786.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,663.60x = 239,425.88 × 45,786.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,663.60x = 10,962,429,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,962,429,957.96/159,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,659.54

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