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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,524.22, 239,327.82 and 59,692.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,524.22, 239,327.82 and 59,692.22 is: 89,553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,524.22 : 239,327.82 = 59,692.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,524.22/239,327.82 = 59,692.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,524.22x = 239,327.82 × 59,692.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,524.22x = 14,286,008,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,286,008,883.56/159,524.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,553.86

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