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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,477.66, 239,223.17 and 59,627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,477.66, 239,223.17 and 59,627.75 is: 89,444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,477.66 : 239,223.17 = 59,627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,477.66/239,223.17 = 59,627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,477.66x = 239,223.17 × 59,627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,477.66x = 14,264,338,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264,338,327.92/159,477.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,444.12

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