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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,636.54, 239,459.82 and 59,777.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,636.54, 239,459.82 and 59,777.70 is: 89,668.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,636.54 : 239,459.82 = 59,777.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,636.54/239,459.82 = 59,777.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,636.54x = 239,459.82 × 59,777.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,636.54x = 14,314,357,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,314,357,282.01/159,636.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,668.43

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