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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,430.71, 239,149.64 and 59,536.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,430.71, 239,149.64 and 59,536.41 is: 89,305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,430.71 : 239,149.64 = 59,536.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,430.71/239,149.64 = 59,536.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,430.71x = 239,149.64 × 59,536.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,430.71x = 14,238,111,018.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,238,111,018.39/159,430.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,305.95

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