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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,977.58, 240,036.38 and 75,797.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,977.58, 240,036.38 and 75,797.87 is: 113,729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,977.58 : 240,036.38 = 75,797.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,977.58/240,036.38 = 75,797.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,977.58x = 240,036.38 × 75,797.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,977.58x = 18,194,244,747.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,194,244,747.34/159,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,729.97

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