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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,254.76, 238,874.04 and 59,407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,254.76, 238,874.04 and 59,407.08 is: 89,107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,254.76 : 238,874.04 = 59,407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,254.76/238,874.04 = 59,407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,254.76x = 238,874.04 × 59,407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,254.76x = 14,190,809,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,190,809,204.20/159,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,107.60

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