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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,268.04, 238,894.02 and 59,420.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,268.04, 238,894.02 and 59,420.42 is: 89,127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,268.04 : 238,894.02 = 59,420.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,268.04/238,894.02 = 59,420.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,268.04x = 238,894.02 × 59,420.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,268.04x = 14,195,183,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,195,183,003.89/159,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,127.63

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