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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,369.80, 239,063.34 and 59,556.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,369.80, 239,063.34 and 59,556.20 is: 89,337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,369.80 : 239,063.34 = 59,556.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,369.80/239,063.34 = 59,556.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,369.80x = 239,063.34 × 59,556.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,369.80x = 14,237,704,089.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,237,704,089.71/159,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,337.53

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