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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,251.13, 238,868.87 and 59,403.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,251.13, 238,868.87 and 59,403.65 is: 89,102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,251.13 : 238,868.87 = 59,403.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,251.13/238,868.87 = 59,403.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,251.13x = 238,868.87 × 59,403.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,251.13x = 14,189,681,258.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,189,681,258.01/159,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,102.55

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