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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,220.89, 238,871.43 and 59,384.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,220.89, 238,871.43 and 59,384.34 is: 89,091.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,220.89 : 238,871.43 = 59,384.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,220.89/238,871.43 = 59,384.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,220.89x = 238,871.43 × 59,384.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,220.89x = 14,185,222,215.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,185,222,215.41/159,220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,091.46

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