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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,814.96, 239,806.16 and 60,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,814.96, 239,806.16 and 60,044 is: 90,097.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,814.96 : 239,806.16 = 60,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,814.96/239,806.16 = 60,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,814.96x = 239,806.16 × 60,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,814.96x = 14,398,921,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,398,921,071.04/159,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,097.45

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