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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,870.99, 239,806.50 and 81,007.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,870.99, 239,806.50 and 81,007.77 is: 121,511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,870.99 : 239,806.50 = 81,007.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,870.99/239,806.50 = 81,007.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,870.99x = 239,806.50 × 81,007.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,870.99x = 19,426,189,796.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426,189,796.51/159,870.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,511.66

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