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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,384.92, 239,049.63 and 59,545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,384.92, 239,049.63 and 59,545.94 is: 89,308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,384.92 : 239,049.63 = 59,545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,384.92/239,049.63 = 59,545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,384.92x = 239,049.63 × 59,545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,384.92x = 14,234,433,729.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234,433,729.75/159,384.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,308.54

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