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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,422.23, 239,050.30 and 59,500.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,422.23, 239,050.30 and 59,500.25 is: 89,219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,422.23 : 239,050.30 = 59,500.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,422.23/239,050.30 = 59,500.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,422.23x = 239,050.30 × 59,500.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,422.23x = 14,223,552,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223,552,612.58/159,422.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,219.38

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