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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,468.36, 239,245.72 and 59,638.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,468.36, 239,245.72 and 59,638.69 is: 89,474.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,468.36 : 239,245.72 = 59,638.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,468.36/239,245.72 = 59,638.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,468.36x = 239,245.72 × 59,638.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,468.36x = 14,268,301,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,268,301,478.87/159,468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,474.19

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