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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,544.02, 239,384.60 and 59,691.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,544.02, 239,384.60 and 59,691.52 is: 89,562.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,544.02 : 239,384.60 = 59,691.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,544.02/239,384.60 = 59,691.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,544.02x = 239,384.60 × 59,691.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,544.02x = 14,289,230,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,289,230,638.59/159,544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,562.93

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