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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,241.97, 238,855.10 and 59,394.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,241.97, 238,855.10 and 59,394.39 is: 89,088.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,241.97 : 238,855.10 = 59,394.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,241.97/238,855.10 = 59,394.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,241.97x = 238,855.10 × 59,394.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,241.97x = 14,186,652,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,186,652,665.92/159,241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,088.66

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