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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,567.38, 239,392.08 and 59,729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,567.38, 239,392.08 and 59,729 is: 89,608.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,567.38 : 239,392.08 = 59,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,567.38/239,392.08 = 59,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,567.38x = 239,392.08 × 59,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,567.38x = 14,298,649,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298,649,546.32/159,567.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,608.85

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