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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,625.96, 239,511.74 and 59,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,625.96, 239,511.74 and 59,793.80 is: 89,717.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,625.96 : 239,511.74 = 59,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,625.96/239,511.74 = 59,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,625.96x = 239,511.74 × 59,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,625.96x = 14,321,317,079.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,321,317,079.21/159,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,717.97

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