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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,565.63, 239,389.46 and 59,727.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,565.63, 239,389.46 and 59,727.25 is: 89,606.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,565.63 : 239,389.46 = 59,727.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,565.63/239,389.46 = 59,727.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,565.63x = 239,389.46 × 59,727.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,565.63x = 14,298,073,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298,073,826.15/159,565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,606.23

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