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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,379.28, 239,045.36 and 59,526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,379.28, 239,045.36 and 59,526.96 is: 89,281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,379.28 : 239,045.36 = 59,526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,379.28/239,045.36 = 59,526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,379.28x = 239,045.36 × 59,526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,379.28x = 14,229,643,582.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,229,643,582.91/159,379.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,281.64

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