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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,996.54, 239,994.81 and 41,667.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,996.54, 239,994.81 and 41,667.51 is: 62,501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,996.54 : 239,994.81 = 41,667.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,996.54/239,994.81 = 41,667.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,996.54x = 239,994.81 × 41,667.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,996.54x = 9,999,986,145.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,999,986,145.62/159,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,501.27

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