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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,270.33, 238,738.89 and 59,387.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,270.33, 238,738.89 and 59,387.07 is: 89,018.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,270.33 : 238,738.89 = 59,387.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,270.33/238,738.89 = 59,387.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,270.33x = 238,738.89 × 59,387.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,270.33x = 14,178,003,172.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178,003,172.15/159,270.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,018.48

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