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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,778.24, 239,753.74 and 60,006.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,778.24, 239,753.74 and 60,006.76 is: 90,042.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,778.24 : 239,753.74 = 60,006.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,778.24/239,753.74 = 60,006.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,778.24x = 239,753.74 × 60,006.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,778.24x = 14,386,845,135.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,386,845,135.28/159,778.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,042.58

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