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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,229.82, 238,770.93 and 59,363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,229.82, 238,770.93 and 59,363.21 is: 89,017.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,229.82 : 238,770.93 = 59,363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,229.82/238,770.93 = 59,363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,229.82x = 238,770.93 × 59,363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,229.82x = 14,174,208,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,174,208,859.49/159,229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,017.30

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