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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,272.33, 238,741.89 and 59,389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,272.33, 238,741.89 and 59,389.07 is: 89,021.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,272.33 : 238,741.89 = 59,389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,272.33/238,741.89 = 59,389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,272.33x = 238,741.89 × 59,389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,272.33x = 14,178,658,817.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178,658,817.14/159,272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,021.48

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