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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,430.46, 239,149.26 and 59,536.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,430.46, 239,149.26 and 59,536.15 is: 89,305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,430.46 : 239,149.26 = 59,536.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,430.46/239,149.26 = 59,536.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,430.46x = 239,149.26 × 59,536.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,430.46x = 14,238,025,617.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,238,025,617.88/159,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,305.56

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