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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,477.70, 239,133.50 and 59,555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,477.70, 239,133.50 and 59,555.74 is: 89,302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,477.70 : 239,133.50 = 59,555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,477.70/239,133.50 = 59,555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,477.70x = 239,133.50 × 59,555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,477.70x = 14,241,772,551.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,241,772,551.29/159,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,302.60

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