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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,290.29, 238,976.81 and 59,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,290.29, 238,976.81 and 59,451.24 is: 89,192.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,290.29 : 238,976.81 = 59,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,290.29/238,976.81 = 59,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,290.29x = 238,976.81 × 59,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,290.29x = 14,207,467,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,207,467,685.74/159,290.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,192.30

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