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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,932.91, 239,982.42 and 65,232.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,932.91, 239,982.42 and 65,232.57 is: 97,882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,932.91 : 239,982.42 = 65,232.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,932.91/239,982.42 = 65,232.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,932.91x = 239,982.42 × 65,232.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,932.91x = 15,654,670,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,654,670,011.42/159,932.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97,882.73

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