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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,272.79, 238,696.86 and 59,332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,272.79, 238,696.86 and 59,332.35 is: 88,919.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,272.79 : 238,696.86 = 59,332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,272.79/238,696.86 = 59,332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,272.79x = 238,696.86 × 59,332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,272.79x = 14,162,445,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162,445,641.42/159,272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,919.43

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