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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,081.76, 238,631.96 and 59,233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,081.76, 238,631.96 and 59,233.87 is: 88,854.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,081.76 : 238,631.96 = 59,233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,081.76/238,631.96 = 59,233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,081.76x = 238,631.96 × 59,233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,081.76x = 14,135,094,496.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,135,094,496.49/159,081.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,854.28

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