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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,563.63, 239,386.46 and 59,725.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,563.63, 239,386.46 and 59,725.26 is: 89,603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,563.63 : 239,386.46 = 59,725.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,563.63/239,386.46 = 59,725.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,563.63x = 239,386.46 × 59,725.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,563.63x = 14,297,418,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,297,418,265.35/159,563.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,603.24

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