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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,890.03, 239,708.52 and 60,039.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,890.03, 239,708.52 and 60,039.10 is: 90,011.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,890.03 : 239,708.52 = 60,039.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,890.03/239,708.52 = 60,039.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,890.03x = 239,708.52 × 60,039.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,890.03x = 14,391,883,803.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391,883,803.13/159,890.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,011.14

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