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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,441.33, 239,078.91 and 59,519.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,441.33, 239,078.91 and 59,519.34 is: 89,247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,441.33 : 239,078.91 = 59,519.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,441.33/239,078.91 = 59,519.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,441.33x = 239,078.91 × 59,519.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,441.33x = 14,229,818,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,229,818,931.12/159,441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,247.99

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