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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,961.77, 239,758.12 and 60,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,961.77, 239,758.12 and 60,058.24 is: 90,018.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,961.77 : 239,758.12 = 60,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,961.77/239,758.12 = 60,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,961.77x = 239,758.12 × 60,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,961.77x = 14,399,450,712.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,399,450,712.91/159,961.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,018.08

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