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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,862.79, 239,771.50 and 54,666.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,862.79, 239,771.50 and 54,666.47 is: 81,991.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,862.79 : 239,771.50 = 54,666.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,862.79/239,771.50 = 54,666.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,862.79x = 239,771.50 × 54,666.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,862.79x = 13,107,460,912.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,107,460,912.18/159,862.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,991.95

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