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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,695.73, 239,636.52 and 59,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,695.73, 239,636.52 and 59,925.60 is: 89,923.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,695.73 : 239,636.52 = 59,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,695.73/239,636.52 = 59,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,695.73x = 239,636.52 × 59,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,695.73x = 14,360,362,242.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,360,362,242.91/159,695.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,923.27

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