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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,473.26, 239,126.86 and 59,551.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,473.26, 239,126.86 and 59,551.29 is: 89,295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,473.26 : 239,126.86 = 59,551.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,473.26/239,126.86 = 59,551.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,473.26x = 239,126.86 × 59,551.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,473.26x = 14,240,312,986.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,240,312,986.65/159,473.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,295.93

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