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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,975.44, 240,007.66 and 70,002.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,975.44, 240,007.66 and 70,002.12 is: 105,022.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,975.44 : 240,007.66 = 70,002.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,975.44/240,007.66 = 70,002.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,975.44x = 240,007.66 × 70,002.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,975.44x = 16,801,045,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,801,045,741.26/159,975.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,022.66

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