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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,844.83, 239,761.57 and 39,902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,844.83, 239,761.57 and 39,902.46 is: 59,852.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,844.83 : 239,761.57 = 39,902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,844.83/239,761.57 = 39,902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,844.83x = 239,761.57 × 39,902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,844.83x = 9,567,076,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,567,076,456.46/159,844.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,852.27

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