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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,216.06, 238,816.29 and 59,368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,216.06, 238,816.29 and 59,368.46 is: 89,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,216.06 : 238,816.29 = 59,368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,216.06/238,816.29 = 59,368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,216.06x = 238,816.29 × 59,368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,216.06x = 14,178,155,360.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178,155,360.21/159,216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,049.78

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