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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,330, 238,994.97 and 59,497.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,330, 238,994.97 and 59,497.98 is: 89,246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,330 : 238,994.97 = 59,497.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,330/238,994.97 = 59,497.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,330x = 238,994.97 × 59,497.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,330x = 14,219,717,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,219,717,945.16/159,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,246.96

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