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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,431.19, 239,150.40 and 59,536.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,431.19, 239,150.40 and 59,536.89 is: 89,306.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,431.19 : 239,150.40 = 59,536.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,431.19/239,150.40 = 59,536.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,431.19x = 239,150.40 × 59,536.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,431.19x = 14,238,271,058.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,238,271,058.26/159,431.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,306.68

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