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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,190.56, 238,786.02 and 59,349.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,190.56, 238,786.02 and 59,349.24 is: 89,023.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,190.56 : 238,786.02 = 59,349.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,190.56/238,786.02 = 59,349.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,190.56x = 238,786.02 × 59,349.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,190.56x = 14,171,768,809.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,171,768,809.62/159,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,023.93

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