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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,998.54, 239,997.82 and 41,669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,998.54, 239,997.82 and 41,669.52 is: 62,504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,998.54 : 239,997.82 = 41,669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,998.54/239,997.82 = 41,669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,998.54x = 239,997.82 × 41,669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,998.54x = 10,000,593,960.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,000,593,960.45/159,998.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,504.28

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