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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,887.85, 239,812.66 and 124,384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,887.85, 239,812.66 and 124,384.60 is: 186,562.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,887.85 : 239,812.66 = 124,384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,887.85/239,812.66 = 124,384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,887.85x = 239,812.66 × 124,384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,887.85x = 29,829,001,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,829,001,789.04/159,887.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,562.03

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