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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,747.88, 239,551.82 and 59,837.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,747.88, 239,551.82 and 59,837.96 is: 89,730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,747.88 : 239,551.82 = 59,837.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,747.88/239,551.82 = 59,837.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,747.88x = 239,551.82 × 59,837.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,747.88x = 14,334,292,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,334,292,223.09/159,747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,730.72

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