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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,494.26, 239,233.42 and 59,647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,494.26, 239,233.42 and 59,647.12 is: 89,467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,494.26 : 239,233.42 = 59,647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,494.26/239,233.42 = 59,647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,494.26x = 239,233.42 × 59,647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,494.26x = 14,269,584,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,584,510.75/159,494.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,467.70

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