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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,806.96, 239,794.16 and 60,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,806.96, 239,794.16 and 60,036 is: 90,085.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,806.96 : 239,794.16 = 60,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,806.96/239,794.16 = 60,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,806.96x = 239,794.16 × 60,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,806.96x = 14,396,282,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,396,282,189.76/159,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,085.45

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