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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,202.67, 238,828.60 and 59,377.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,202.67, 238,828.60 and 59,377.05 is: 89,074.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,202.67 : 238,828.60 = 59,377.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,202.67/238,828.60 = 59,377.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,202.67x = 238,828.60 × 59,377.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,202.67x = 14,180,937,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,180,937,797.85/159,202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,074.75

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