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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,675.14, 239,382.81 and 59,779.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,675.14, 239,382.81 and 59,779.37 is: 89,620.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,675.14 : 239,382.81 = 59,779.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,675.14/239,382.81 = 59,779.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,675.14x = 239,382.81 × 59,779.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,675.14x = 14,310,154,169.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,310,154,169.09/159,675.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,620.43

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