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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,197.84, 238,833.72 and 59,358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,197.84, 238,833.72 and 59,358.32 is: 89,051.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,197.84 : 238,833.72 = 59,358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,197.84/238,833.72 = 59,358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,197.84x = 238,833.72 × 59,358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,197.84x = 14,176,768,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,176,768,378.55/159,197.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,051.26

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