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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,625.53, 239,511.60 and 59,793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,625.53, 239,511.60 and 59,793.84 is: 89,718.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,625.53 : 239,511.60 = 59,793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,625.53/239,511.60 = 59,793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,625.53x = 239,511.60 × 59,793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,625.53x = 14,321,318,288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,321,318,288.54/159,625.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,718.22

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