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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,514.21, 239,312.85 and 59,682.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,514.21, 239,312.85 and 59,682.21 is: 89,538.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,514.21 : 239,312.85 = 59,682.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,514.21/239,312.85 = 59,682.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,514.21x = 239,312.85 × 59,682.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,514.21x = 14,282,719,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282,719,769.40/159,514.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,538.86

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