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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,601.66, 239,409.78 and 59,735.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,601.66, 239,409.78 and 59,735.95 is: 89,606.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,601.66 : 239,409.78 = 59,735.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,601.66/239,409.78 = 59,735.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,601.66x = 239,409.78 × 59,735.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,601.66x = 14,301,370,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,301,370,647.59/159,601.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,606.65

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