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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,676.13, 239,552.67 and 59,837.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,676.13, 239,552.67 and 59,837.19 is: 89,770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,676.13 : 239,552.67 = 59,837.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,676.13/239,552.67 = 59,837.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,676.13x = 239,552.67 × 59,837.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,676.13x = 14,334,158,629.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,334,158,629.80/159,676.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,770.21

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