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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,687.80, 239,553.56 and 54,478.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,687.80, 239,553.56 and 54,478.52 is: 81,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,687.80 : 239,553.56 = 54,478.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,687.80/239,553.56 = 54,478.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,687.80x = 239,553.56 × 54,478.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,687.80x = 13,050,523,409.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,050,523,409.53/159,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,725.24

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