Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,540.96, 239,352.95 and 59,709
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 159,540.96, 239,352.95 and 59,709 is: 89,579.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159,540.96 : 239,352.95 = 59,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159,540.96/239,352.95 = 59,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159,540.96x = 239,352.95 × 59,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159,540.96x = 14,291,525,440.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,291,525,440.82/159,540.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,579.04
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