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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,710.67, 239,566.14 and 89,639.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,710.67, 239,566.14 and 89,639.19 is: 134,458.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,710.67 : 239,566.14 = 89,639.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,710.67/239,566.14 = 89,639.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,710.67x = 239,566.14 × 89,639.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,710.67x = 21,474,514,741.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,474,514,741.03/159,710.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,458.86

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