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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,542.84, 239,355.77 and 59,710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,542.84, 239,355.77 and 59,710.88 is: 89,581.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,542.84 : 239,355.77 = 59,710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,542.84/239,355.77 = 59,710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,542.84x = 239,355.77 × 59,710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,542.84x = 14,292,142,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,142,164.44/159,542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,581.85

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