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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,432.19, 239,151.90 and 59,537.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,432.19, 239,151.90 and 59,537.89 is: 89,308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,432.19 : 239,151.90 = 59,537.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,432.19/239,151.90 = 59,537.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,432.19x = 239,151.90 × 59,537.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,432.19x = 14,238,599,515.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,238,599,515.49/159,432.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,308.18

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