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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,795.64, 239,631.19 and 59,901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,795.64, 239,631.19 and 59,901.34 is: 89,828.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,795.64 : 239,631.19 = 59,901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,795.64/239,631.19 = 59,901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,795.64x = 239,631.19 × 59,901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,795.64x = 14,354,229,386.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,354,229,386.79/159,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,828.67

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