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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,912.63, 239,869.76 and 66,418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,912.63, 239,869.76 and 66,418.47 is: 99,628.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,912.63 : 239,869.76 = 66,418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,912.63/239,869.76 = 66,418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,912.63x = 239,869.76 × 66,418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,912.63x = 15,931,782,126.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,931,782,126.37/159,912.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,628.04

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