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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,909, 239,819.64 and 60,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,909, 239,819.64 and 60,061.44 is: 90,075.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,909 : 239,819.64 = 60,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,909/239,819.64 = 60,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,909x = 239,819.64 × 60,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,909x = 14,403,912,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403,912,918.68/159,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,075.69

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