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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,195.70, 238,809.04 and 59,332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,195.70, 238,809.04 and 59,332.50 is: 89,004.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,195.70 : 238,809.04 = 59,332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,195.70/238,809.04 = 59,332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,195.70x = 238,809.04 × 59,332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,195.70x = 14,169,137,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,169,137,365.80/159,195.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,004.52

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