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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,523.11, 239,289.31 and 59,664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,523.11, 239,289.31 and 59,664.25 is: 89,498.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,523.11 : 239,289.31 = 59,664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,523.11/239,289.31 = 59,664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,523.11x = 239,289.31 × 59,664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,523.11x = 14,277,017,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,277,017,663.23/159,523.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,498.11

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