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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,427.32, 239,057.94 and 59,505.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,427.32, 239,057.94 and 59,505.33 is: 89,227.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,427.32 : 239,057.94 = 59,505.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,427.32/239,057.94 = 59,505.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,427.32x = 239,057.94 × 59,505.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,427.32x = 14,225,221,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,225,221,608.82/159,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,227.00

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