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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,256.26, 238,717.80 and 59,373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,256.26, 238,717.80 and 59,373 is: 88,997.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,256.26 : 238,717.80 = 59,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,256.26/238,717.80 = 59,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,256.26x = 238,717.80 × 59,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,256.26x = 14,173,391,939.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,173,391,939.40/159,256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,997.39

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