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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,543.84, 239,357.27 and 59,711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,543.84, 239,357.27 and 59,711.88 is: 89,583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,543.84 : 239,357.27 = 59,711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,543.84/239,357.27 = 59,711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,543.84x = 239,357.27 × 59,711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,543.84x = 14,292,472,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292,472,583.37/159,543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,583.36

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