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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,711.63, 239,607.94 and 59,872.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,711.63, 239,607.94 and 59,872.11 is: 89,823.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,711.63 : 239,607.94 = 59,872.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,711.63/239,607.94 = 59,872.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,711.63x = 239,607.94 × 59,872.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,711.63x = 14,345,832,940.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,345,832,940.55/159,711.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,823.35

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