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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,511.02, 239,193.63 and 59,597.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,511.02, 239,193.63 and 59,597.94 is: 89,369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,511.02 : 239,193.63 = 59,597.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,511.02/239,193.63 = 59,597.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,511.02x = 239,193.63 × 59,597.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,511.02x = 14,255,447,609.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,255,447,609.12/159,511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,369.67

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