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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,955.81, 239,909.11 and 53,341.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,955.81, 239,909.11 and 53,341.63 is: 80,004.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,955.81 : 239,909.11 = 53,341.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,955.81/239,909.11 = 53,341.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,955.81x = 239,909.11 × 53,341.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,955.81x = 12,797,142,246.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,797,142,246.12/159,955.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,004.24

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