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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,439.44, 239,126.52 and 59,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,439.44, 239,126.52 and 59,581.20 is: 89,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,439.44 : 239,126.52 = 59,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,439.44/239,126.52 = 59,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,439.44x = 239,126.52 × 59,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,439.44x = 14,247,445,013.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,247,445,013.42/159,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,359.60

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