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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,996.24, 239,991.12 and 41,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,996.24, 239,991.12 and 41,664.96 is: 62,496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,996.24 : 239,991.12 = 41,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,996.24/239,991.12 = 41,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,996.24x = 239,991.12 × 41,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,996.24x = 9,999,220,415.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,999,220,415.16/159,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,496.60

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