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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,710.63, 239,606.44 and 59,871.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,710.63, 239,606.44 and 59,871.11 is: 89,821.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,710.63 : 239,606.44 = 59,871.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,710.63/239,606.44 = 59,871.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,710.63x = 239,606.44 × 59,871.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,710.63x = 14,345,502,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,345,502,178.24/159,710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,821.84

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