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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,388.92, 239,055.63 and 59,549.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,388.92, 239,055.63 and 59,549.94 is: 89,314.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,388.92 : 239,055.63 = 59,549.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,388.92/239,055.63 = 59,549.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,388.92x = 239,055.63 × 59,549.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,388.92x = 14,235,748,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,235,748,423.16/159,388.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,314.54

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