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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,262.92, 238,646.43 and 59,396.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,262.92, 238,646.43 and 59,396.25 is: 89,001.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,262.92 : 238,646.43 = 59,396.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,262.92/238,646.43 = 59,396.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,262.92x = 238,646.43 × 59,396.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,262.92x = 14,174,703,017.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,174,703,017.89/159,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,001.90

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