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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,283.61, 238,967.06 and 59,444.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,283.61, 238,967.06 and 59,444.70 is: 89,182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,283.61 : 238,967.06 = 59,444.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,283.61/238,967.06 = 59,444.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,283.61x = 238,967.06 × 59,444.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,283.61x = 14,205,323,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,205,323,699.52/159,283.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,182.59

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