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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,204.67, 238,831.60 and 59,379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,204.67, 238,831.60 and 59,379.05 is: 89,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,204.67 : 238,831.60 = 59,379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,204.67/238,831.60 = 59,379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,204.67x = 238,831.60 × 59,379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,204.67x = 14,181,593,517.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181,593,517.98/159,204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,077.75

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