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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,978.45, 239,819.31 and 60,204.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,978.45, 239,819.31 and 60,204.81 is: 90,251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,978.45 : 239,819.31 = 60,204.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,978.45/239,819.31 = 60,204.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,978.45x = 239,819.31 × 60,204.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,978.45x = 14,438,275,992.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438,275,992.88/159,978.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,251.38

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