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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,251.27, 238,868.80 and 59,403.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,251.27, 238,868.80 and 59,403.58 is: 89,102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,251.27 : 238,868.80 = 59,403.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,251.27/238,868.80 = 59,403.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,251.27x = 238,868.80 × 59,403.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,251.27x = 14,189,661,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,189,661,124.62/159,251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,102.34

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