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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,914.88, 239,670.72 and 81,048.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,914.88, 239,670.72 and 81,048.96 is: 121,471.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,914.88 : 239,670.72 = 81,048.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,914.88/239,670.72 = 81,048.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,914.88x = 239,670.72 × 81,048.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,914.88x = 19,425,062,598.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425,062,598.45/159,914.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,471.26

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