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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,522.05, 239,287.72 and 59,663.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,522.05, 239,287.72 and 59,663.19 is: 89,496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,522.05 : 239,287.72 = 59,663.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,522.05/239,287.72 = 59,663.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,522.05x = 239,287.72 × 59,663.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,522.05x = 14,276,668,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,276,668,553.87/159,522.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,496.52

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