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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,969.96, 239,691.96 and 54,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,969.96, 239,691.96 and 54,731.52 is: 82,007.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,969.96 : 239,691.96 = 54,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,969.96/239,691.96 = 54,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,969.96x = 239,691.96 × 54,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,969.96x = 13,118,705,302.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,118,705,302.58/159,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,007.31

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