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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,216.68, 238,862.06 and 59,377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,216.68, 238,862.06 and 59,377.16 is: 89,079.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,216.68 : 238,862.06 = 59,377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,216.68/238,862.06 = 59,377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,216.68x = 238,862.06 × 59,377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,216.68x = 14,182,950,754.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,182,950,754.55/159,216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,079.55

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