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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,298.17, 238,939.34 and 59,450.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,298.17, 238,939.34 and 59,450.73 is: 89,173.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,298.17 : 238,939.34 = 59,450.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,298.17/238,939.34 = 59,450.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,298.17x = 238,939.34 × 59,450.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,298.17x = 14,205,117,891.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,205,117,891.46/159,298.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,173.14

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