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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,794.06, 239,683.30 and 59,946.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,794.06, 239,683.30 and 59,946.47 is: 89,916.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,794.06 : 239,683.30 = 59,946.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,794.06/239,683.30 = 59,946.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,794.06x = 239,683.30 × 59,946.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,794.06x = 14,368,167,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,368,167,303.48/159,794.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,916.78

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