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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,955.48, 240,007.40 and 69,986.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,955.48, 240,007.40 and 69,986.33 is: 105,011.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,955.48 : 240,007.40 = 69,986.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,955.48/240,007.40 = 69,986.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,955.48x = 240,007.40 × 69,986.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,955.48x = 16,797,237,098.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,797,237,098.84/159,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,011.95

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