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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,365.55, 239,056.97 and 59,551.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,365.55, 239,056.97 and 59,551.95 is: 89,331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,365.55 : 239,056.97 = 59,551.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,365.55/239,056.97 = 59,551.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,365.55x = 239,056.97 × 59,551.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,365.55x = 14,236,308,426.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,236,308,426.83/159,365.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,331.15

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