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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,264.01, 238,729.42 and 59,380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,264.01, 238,729.42 and 59,380.75 is: 89,009.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,264.01 : 238,729.42 = 59,380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,264.01/238,729.42 = 59,380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,264.01x = 238,729.42 × 59,380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,264.01x = 14,175,932,006.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,175,932,006.67/159,264.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,009.01

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