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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,985.43, 239,969.49 and 81,097.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,985.43, 239,969.49 and 81,097.61 is: 121,642.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,985.43 : 239,969.49 = 81,097.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,985.43/239,969.49 = 81,097.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,985.43x = 239,969.49 × 81,097.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,985.43x = 19,460,950,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,460,950,607.96/159,985.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,642.02

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