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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,543.59, 239,356.89 and 59,711.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,543.59, 239,356.89 and 59,711.63 is: 89,582.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,543.59 : 239,356.89 = 59,711.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,543.59/239,356.89 = 59,711.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,543.59x = 239,356.89 × 59,711.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,543.59x = 14,292,388,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,388,856.85/159,543.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,582.97

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