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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,288.96, 238,766.76 and 59,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,288.96, 238,766.76 and 59,409 is: 89,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,288.96 : 238,766.76 = 59,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,288.96/238,766.76 = 59,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,288.96x = 238,766.76 × 59,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,288.96x = 14,184,894,444.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,184,894,444.84/159,288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,051.33

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