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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,264.92, 238,649.43 and 59,398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,264.92, 238,649.43 and 59,398.25 is: 89,004.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,264.92 : 238,649.43 = 59,398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,264.92/238,649.43 = 59,398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,264.92x = 238,649.43 × 59,398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,264.92x = 14,175,358,505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,175,358,505.50/159,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,004.90

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