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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,975.98, 240,007.71 and 70,002.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,975.98, 240,007.71 and 70,002.33 is: 105,022.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,975.98 : 240,007.71 = 70,002.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,975.98/240,007.71 = 70,002.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,975.98x = 240,007.71 × 70,002.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,975.98x = 16,801,098,917.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,801,098,917.96/159,975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,022.64

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