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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,795.06, 239,684.80 and 59,947.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,795.06, 239,684.80 and 59,947.47 is: 89,918.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,795.06 : 239,684.80 = 59,947.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,795.06/239,684.80 = 59,947.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,795.06x = 239,684.80 × 59,947.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,795.06x = 14,368,497,357.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,368,497,357.46/159,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,918.28

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