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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,193.69, 238,806.05 and 59,330.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,193.69, 238,806.05 and 59,330.49 is: 89,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,193.69 : 238,806.05 = 59,330.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,193.69/238,806.05 = 59,330.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,193.69x = 238,806.05 × 59,330.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,193.69x = 14,168,480,027.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168,480,027.57/159,193.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,001.52

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