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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,277.23, 238,703.54 and 59,336.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,277.23, 238,703.54 and 59,336.82 is: 88,926.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,277.23 : 238,703.54 = 59,336.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,277.23/238,703.54 = 59,336.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,277.23x = 238,703.54 × 59,336.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,277.23x = 14,163,908,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,163,908,689.66/159,277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,926.14

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