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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,908.97, 239,819.67 and 60,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,908.97, 239,819.67 and 60,061.44 is: 90,075.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,908.97 : 239,819.67 = 60,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,908.97/239,819.67 = 60,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,908.97x = 239,819.67 × 60,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,908.97x = 14,403,914,720.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403,914,720.52/159,908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,075.71

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