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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,977.46, 239,817.80 and 60,203.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,977.46, 239,817.80 and 60,203.82 is: 90,249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,977.46 : 239,817.80 = 60,203.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,977.46/239,817.80 = 60,203.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,977.46x = 239,817.80 × 60,203.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,977.46x = 14,437,947,664.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,437,947,664.00/159,977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,249.89

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