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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,463.46, 239,112.14 and 59,541.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,463.46, 239,112.14 and 59,541.47 is: 89,281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,463.46 : 239,112.14 = 59,541.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,463.46/239,112.14 = 59,541.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,463.46x = 239,112.14 × 59,541.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,463.46x = 14,237,088,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,237,088,610.52/159,463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,281.20

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