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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,266.04, 238,891.02 and 59,418.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,266.04, 238,891.02 and 59,418.42 is: 89,124.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,266.04 : 238,891.02 = 59,418.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,266.04/238,891.02 = 59,418.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,266.04x = 238,891.02 × 59,418.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,266.04x = 14,194,526,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,194,526,960.59/159,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,124.63

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