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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,425.19, 239,054.75 and 59,503.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,425.19, 239,054.75 and 59,503.21 is: 89,223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,425.19 : 239,054.75 = 59,503.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,425.19/239,054.75 = 59,503.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,425.19x = 239,054.75 × 59,503.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,425.19x = 14,224,524,318.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,224,524,318.73/159,425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,223.82

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