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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,356.13, 239,075.25 and 59,517.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,356.13, 239,075.25 and 59,517.01 is: 89,290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,356.13 : 239,075.25 = 59,517.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,356.13/239,075.25 = 59,517.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,356.13x = 239,075.25 × 59,517.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,356.13x = 14,229,044,045.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,229,044,045.00/159,356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,290.85

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