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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,945.54, 239,696.73 and 60,005.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,945.54, 239,696.73 and 60,005.04 is: 89,924.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,945.54 : 239,696.73 = 60,005.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,945.54/239,696.73 = 60,005.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,945.54x = 239,696.73 × 60,005.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,945.54x = 14,383,011,871.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,383,011,871.52/159,945.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,924.43

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