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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,523.56, 239,289.97 and 59,664.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,523.56, 239,289.97 and 59,664.69 is: 89,498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,523.56 : 239,289.97 = 59,664.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,523.56/239,289.97 = 59,664.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,523.56x = 239,289.97 × 59,664.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,523.56x = 14,277,161,880.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,277,161,880.16/159,523.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,498.77

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