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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,254.13, 238,873.37 and 59,406.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,254.13, 238,873.37 and 59,406.65 is: 89,107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,254.13 : 238,873.37 = 59,406.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,254.13/238,873.37 = 59,406.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,254.13x = 238,873.37 × 59,406.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,254.13x = 14,190,665,194.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,190,665,194.51/159,254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,107.05

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