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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,272.68, 238,890.54 and 59,436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,272.68, 238,890.54 and 59,436.36 is: 89,147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,272.68 : 238,890.54 = 59,436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,272.68/238,890.54 = 59,436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,272.68x = 238,890.54 × 59,436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,272.68x = 14,198,784,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,198,784,136.03/159,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,147.64

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