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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,536.22, 239,397.35 and 59,766.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,536.22, 239,397.35 and 59,766.49 is: 89,684.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,536.22 : 239,397.35 = 59,766.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,536.22/239,397.35 = 59,766.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,536.22x = 239,397.35 × 59,766.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,536.22x = 14,307,939,324.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,307,939,324.80/159,536.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,684.58

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