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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,259.91, 238,641.93 and 59,393.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,259.91, 238,641.93 and 59,393.25 is: 88,997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,259.91 : 238,641.93 = 59,393.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,259.91/238,641.93 = 59,393.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,259.91x = 238,641.93 × 59,393.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,259.91x = 14,173,719,808.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,173,719,808.97/159,259.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,997.41

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