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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,803.22, 239,811.84 and 66,309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,803.22, 239,811.84 and 66,309.06 is: 99,507.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,803.22 : 239,811.84 = 66,309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,803.22/239,811.84 = 66,309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,803.22x = 239,811.84 × 66,309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,803.22x = 15,901,697,687.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,901,697,687.27/159,803.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,507.99

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