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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,960.27, 239,755.87 and 60,056.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,960.27, 239,755.87 and 60,056.74 is: 90,015.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,960.27 : 239,755.87 = 60,056.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,960.27/239,755.87 = 60,056.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,960.27x = 239,755.87 × 60,056.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,960.27x = 14,398,955,948.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,398,955,948.06/159,960.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,015.83

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