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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,271.16, 238,658.85 and 59,404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,271.16, 238,658.85 and 59,404.64 is: 89,014.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,271.16 : 238,658.85 = 59,404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,271.16/238,658.85 = 59,404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,271.16x = 238,658.85 × 59,404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,271.16x = 14,177,441,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,177,441,873.77/159,271.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,014.50

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