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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,252.63, 238,871.12 and 59,405.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,252.63, 238,871.12 and 59,405.15 is: 89,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,252.63 : 238,871.12 = 59,405.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,252.63/238,871.12 = 59,405.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,252.63x = 238,871.12 × 59,405.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,252.63x = 14,190,173,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,190,173,222.89/159,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,104.80

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