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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,994.67, 240,008.88 and 53,341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,994.67, 240,008.88 and 53,341.45 is: 80,017.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,994.67 : 240,008.88 = 53,341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,994.67/240,008.88 = 53,341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,994.67x = 240,008.88 × 53,341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,994.67x = 12,802,422,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,802,422,547.10/159,994.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,017.80

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