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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,327.63, 238,991.44 and 59,495.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,327.63, 238,991.44 and 59,495.61 is: 89,243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,327.63 : 238,991.44 = 59,495.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,327.63/238,991.44 = 59,495.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,327.63x = 238,991.44 × 59,495.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,327.63x = 14,218,941,507.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,218,941,507.58/159,327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,243.42

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