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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,276.93, 238,748.72 and 59,396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,276.93, 238,748.72 and 59,396.95 is: 89,033.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,276.93 : 238,748.72 = 59,396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,276.93/238,748.72 = 59,396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,276.93x = 238,748.72 × 59,396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,276.93x = 14,180,944,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,180,944,442.89/159,276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,033.26

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