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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,289.80, 238,976.28 and 59,450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,289.80, 238,976.28 and 59,450.82 is: 89,191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,289.80 : 238,976.28 = 59,450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,289.80/238,976.28 = 59,450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,289.80x = 238,976.28 × 59,450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,289.80x = 14,207,335,806.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,207,335,806.55/159,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,191.75

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