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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,278.81, 238,705.88 and 59,338.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,278.81, 238,705.88 and 59,338.35 is: 88,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,278.81 : 238,705.88 = 59,338.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,278.81/238,705.88 = 59,338.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,278.81x = 238,705.88 × 59,338.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,278.81x = 14,164,412,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,164,412,757.81/159,278.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,928.42

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