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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,366.64, 239,022.28 and 59,527.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,366.64, 239,022.28 and 59,527.70 is: 89,281.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,366.64 : 239,022.28 = 59,527.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,366.64/239,022.28 = 59,527.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,366.64x = 239,022.28 × 59,527.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,366.64x = 14,228,446,577.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,228,446,577.16/159,366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,281.21

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