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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,901.96, 239,590.48 and 54,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,901.96, 239,590.48 and 54,663.52 is: 81,905.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,901.96 : 239,590.48 = 54,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,901.96/239,590.48 = 54,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,901.96x = 239,590.48 × 54,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,901.96x = 13,096,858,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,096,858,995.29/159,901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,905.56

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