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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,815.96, 239,807.66 and 60,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,815.96, 239,807.66 and 60,045 is: 90,098.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,815.96 : 239,807.66 = 60,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,815.96/239,807.66 = 60,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,815.96x = 239,807.66 × 60,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,815.96x = 14,399,250,944.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,399,250,944.70/159,815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,098.95

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