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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,852.96, 239,816.16 and 54,671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,852.96, 239,816.16 and 54,671.76 is: 82,020.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,852.96 : 239,816.16 = 54,671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,852.96/239,816.16 = 54,671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,852.96x = 239,816.16 × 54,671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,852.96x = 13,111,171,543.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,111,171,543.64/159,852.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,020.20

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