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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,227.82, 238,767.93 and 59,361.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,227.82, 238,767.93 and 59,361.21 is: 89,014.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,227.82 : 238,767.93 = 59,361.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,227.82/238,767.93 = 59,361.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,227.82x = 238,767.93 × 59,361.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,227.82x = 14,173,553,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,173,553,234.00/159,227.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,014.30

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