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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,474.26, 239,128.36 and 59,552.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,474.26, 239,128.36 and 59,552.29 is: 89,297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,474.26 : 239,128.36 = 59,552.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,474.26/239,128.36 = 59,552.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,474.26x = 239,128.36 × 59,552.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,474.26x = 14,240,641,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,240,641,441.94/159,474.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,297.43

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