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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,770.97, 239,656.54 and 54,590.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,770.97, 239,656.54 and 54,590.97 is: 81,886.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,770.97 : 239,656.54 = 54,590.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,770.97/239,656.54 = 54,590.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,770.97x = 239,656.54 × 54,590.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,770.97x = 13,083,082,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,083,082,712.49/159,770.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,886.48

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