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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,327.63, 239,032.96 and 59,488.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,327.63, 239,032.96 and 59,488.65 is: 89,248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,327.63 : 239,032.96 = 59,488.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,327.63/239,032.96 = 59,488.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,327.63x = 239,032.96 × 59,488.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,327.63x = 14,219,747,947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,219,747,947.18/159,327.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,248.47

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