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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,421.23, 239,048.81 and 59,499.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,421.23, 239,048.81 and 59,499.25 is: 89,217.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,421.23 : 239,048.81 = 59,499.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,421.23/239,048.81 = 59,499.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,421.23x = 239,048.81 × 59,499.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,421.23x = 14,223,224,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223,224,013.27/159,421.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,217.88

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