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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,233.87, 238,844.63 and 59,393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,233.87, 238,844.63 and 59,393.88 is: 89,088.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,233.87 : 238,844.63 = 59,393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,233.87/238,844.63 = 59,393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,233.87x = 238,844.63 × 59,393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,233.87x = 14,185,909,441.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,185,909,441.35/159,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,088.52

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