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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,289.34, 238,975.52 and 59,450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,289.34, 238,975.52 and 59,450.36 is: 89,191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,289.34 : 238,975.52 = 59,450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,289.34/238,975.52 = 59,450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,289.34x = 238,975.52 × 59,450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,289.34x = 14,207,179,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,207,179,203.06/159,289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,191.03

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