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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,195.69, 238,809.05 and 59,332.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,195.69, 238,809.05 and 59,332.49 is: 89,004.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,195.69 : 238,809.05 = 59,332.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,195.69/238,809.05 = 59,332.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,195.69x = 238,809.05 × 59,332.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,195.69x = 14,169,135,571.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,169,135,571.03/159,195.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,004.52

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