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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,569.19, 239,359.86 and 59,718.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,569.19, 239,359.86 and 59,718.87 is: 89,580.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,569.19 : 239,359.86 = 59,718.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,569.19/239,359.86 = 59,718.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,569.19x = 239,359.86 × 59,718.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,569.19x = 14,294,300,362.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,294,300,362.56/159,569.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,580.58

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