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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,566.38, 239,390.58 and 59,728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,566.38, 239,390.58 and 59,728 is: 89,607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,566.38 : 239,390.58 = 59,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,566.38/239,390.58 = 59,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,566.38x = 239,390.58 × 59,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,566.38x = 14,298,320,562.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298,320,562.24/159,566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,607.35

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