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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,264.51, 238,730.18 and 59,381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,264.51, 238,730.18 and 59,381.25 is: 89,009.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,264.51 : 238,730.18 = 59,381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,264.51/238,730.18 = 59,381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,264.51x = 238,730.18 × 59,381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,264.51x = 14,176,096,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,176,096,204.22/159,264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,009.76

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