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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,263.92, 238,647.93 and 59,397.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,263.92, 238,647.93 and 59,397.25 is: 89,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,263.92 : 238,647.93 = 59,397.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,263.92/238,647.93 = 59,397.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,263.92x = 238,647.93 × 59,397.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,263.92x = 14,175,030,760.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,175,030,760.19/159,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,003.40

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