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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,217.68, 238,818.73 and 59,370.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,217.68, 238,818.73 and 59,370.08 is: 89,052.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,217.68 : 238,818.73 = 59,370.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,217.68/238,818.73 = 59,370.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,217.68x = 238,818.73 × 59,370.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,217.68x = 14,178,687,105.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178,687,105.60/159,217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,052.22

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