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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,312.35, 238,967.91 and 59,497.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,312.35, 238,967.91 and 59,497.67 is: 89,246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,312.35 : 238,967.91 = 59,497.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,312.35/238,967.91 = 59,497.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,312.35x = 238,967.91 × 59,497.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,312.35x = 14,218,033,849.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,218,033,849.77/159,312.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,246.28

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