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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,202.68, 238,819.58 and 59,339.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,202.68, 238,819.58 and 59,339.48 is: 89,015.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,202.68 : 238,819.58 = 59,339.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,202.68/238,819.58 = 59,339.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,202.68x = 238,819.58 × 59,339.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,202.68x = 14,171,429,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,171,429,691.02/159,202.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,015.02

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