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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,901.97, 239,809.17 and 60,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,901.97, 239,809.17 and 60,054.44 is: 90,065.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,901.97 : 239,809.17 = 60,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,901.97/239,809.17 = 60,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,901.97x = 239,809.17 × 60,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,901.97x = 14,401,605,411.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,401,605,411.21/159,901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,065.22

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