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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,200.67, 238,778.73 and 59,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,200.67, 238,778.73 and 59,347.92 is: 89,013.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,200.67 : 238,778.73 = 59,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,200.67/238,778.73 = 59,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,200.67x = 238,778.73 × 59,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,200.67x = 14,171,020,965.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,171,020,965.74/159,200.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,013.58

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