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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,543.21, 239,356.33 and 59,711.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,543.21, 239,356.33 and 59,711.25 is: 89,582.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,543.21 : 239,356.33 = 59,711.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,543.21/239,356.33 = 59,711.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,543.21x = 239,356.33 × 59,711.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,543.21x = 14,292,265,510.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,265,510.43/159,543.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,582.41

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