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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,261.01, 238,883.55 and 59,413.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,261.01, 238,883.55 and 59,413.39 is: 89,117.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,261.01 : 238,883.55 = 59,413.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,261.01/238,883.55 = 59,413.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,261.01x = 238,883.55 × 59,413.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,261.01x = 14,192,881,520.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,192,881,520.73/159,261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,117.11

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