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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,107.97, 238,765.78 and 59,347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,107.97, 238,765.78 and 59,347.96 is: 89,060.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,107.97 : 238,765.78 = 59,347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,107.97/238,765.78 = 59,347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,107.97x = 238,765.78 × 59,347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,107.97x = 14,170,262,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,170,262,333.45/159,107.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,060.67

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