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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,221.07, 238,757.81 and 59,354.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,221.07, 238,757.81 and 59,354.46 is: 89,004.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,221.07 : 238,757.81 = 59,354.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,221.07/238,757.81 = 59,354.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,221.07x = 238,757.81 × 59,354.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,221.07x = 14,171,340,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,171,340,586.56/159,221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,004.18

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