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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,201.68, 238,818.08 and 59,338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,201.68, 238,818.08 and 59,338.48 is: 89,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,201.68 : 238,818.08 = 59,338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,201.68/238,818.08 = 59,338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,201.68x = 238,818.08 × 59,338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,201.68x = 14,171,101,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,171,101,863.72/159,201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,013.52

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