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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,277.14, 238,946.04 and 59,433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,277.14, 238,946.04 and 59,433.30 is: 89,161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,277.14 : 238,946.04 = 59,433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,277.14/238,946.04 = 59,433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,277.14x = 238,946.04 × 59,433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,277.14x = 14,201,351,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,201,351,679.13/159,277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,161.27

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