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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,366.55, 239,058.47 and 59,552.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,366.55, 239,058.47 and 59,552.95 is: 89,332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,366.55 : 239,058.47 = 59,552.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,366.55/239,058.47 = 59,552.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,366.55x = 239,058.47 × 59,552.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,366.55x = 14,236,637,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,236,637,110.99/159,366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,332.66

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