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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,304.96, 238,790.72 and 59,424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,304.96, 238,790.72 and 59,424.96 is: 89,075.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,304.96 : 238,790.72 = 59,424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,304.96/238,790.72 = 59,424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,304.96x = 238,790.72 × 59,424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,304.96x = 14,190,128,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,190,128,984.37/159,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,075.25

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