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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,970.62, 240,103.53 and 81,140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,970.62, 240,103.53 and 81,140.22 is: 121,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,970.62 : 240,103.53 = 81,140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,970.62/240,103.53 = 81,140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,970.62x = 240,103.53 × 81,140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,970.62x = 19,482,053,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,482,053,246.98/159,970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,785.20

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