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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,250.88, 238,868.48 and 59,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,250.88, 238,868.48 and 59,403.40 is: 89,102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,250.88 : 238,868.48 = 59,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,250.88/238,868.48 = 59,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,250.88x = 238,868.48 × 59,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,250.88x = 14,189,599,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,189,599,864.83/159,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,102.18

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