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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,410.79, 239,107.92 and 59,563.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,410.79, 239,107.92 and 59,563.10 is: 89,341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,410.79 : 239,107.92 = 59,563.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,410.79/239,107.92 = 59,563.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,410.79x = 239,107.92 × 59,563.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,410.79x = 14,242,007,754.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,242,007,754.21/159,410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,341.55

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