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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,563.16, 239,386.14 and 59,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,563.16, 239,386.14 and 59,731.20 is: 89,612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,563.16 : 239,386.14 = 59,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,563.16/239,386.14 = 59,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,563.16x = 239,386.14 × 59,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,563.16x = 14,298,821,405.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298,821,405.57/159,563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,612.30

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