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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,264.41, 238,648.68 and 59,397.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,264.41, 238,648.68 and 59,397.75 is: 89,004.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,264.41 : 238,648.68 = 59,397.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,264.41/238,648.68 = 59,397.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,264.41x = 238,648.68 × 59,397.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,264.41x = 14,175,194,632.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,175,194,632.47/159,264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,004.16

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