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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,994.52, 239,991.80 and 41,665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,994.52, 239,991.80 and 41,665.52 is: 62,498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,994.52 : 239,991.80 = 41,665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,994.52/239,991.80 = 41,665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,994.52x = 239,991.80 × 41,665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,994.52x = 9,999,383,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,999,383,142.74/159,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,498.29

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