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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,780.60, 239,555.70 and 104,407.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,780.60, 239,555.70 and 104,407.80 is: 156,536.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,780.60 : 239,555.70 = 104,407.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,780.60/239,555.70 = 104,407.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,780.60x = 239,555.70 × 104,407.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,780.60x = 25,011,483,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,011,483,614.46/159,780.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,536.42

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