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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,423.23, 239,051.80 and 59,501.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,423.23, 239,051.80 and 59,501.25 is: 89,220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,423.23 : 239,051.80 = 59,501.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,423.23/239,051.80 = 59,501.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,423.23x = 239,051.80 × 59,501.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,423.23x = 14,223,880,914.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223,880,914.75/159,423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,220.88

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