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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,565.88, 239,389.83 and 59,727.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,565.88, 239,389.83 and 59,727.51 is: 89,606.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,565.88 : 239,389.83 = 59,727.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,565.88/239,389.83 = 59,727.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,565.88x = 239,389.83 × 59,727.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,565.88x = 14,298,158,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298,158,465.22/159,565.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,606.62

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